Category: Quotes
“We must proclaim the truth that all life is one and that we are all of us tied together. Therefore, it is mandatory that we work for a society in which the least person can find refuge and refreshment… You must lay your lives on the altar of social change so that wherever you are, there the Kingdom of God is at hand!” – Howard Thurman, Commencement address, Garrett Biblical Institute, 1943
”Sometimes growing in God’s grace resembles fumbling around in a dark and shadowy room, unable to decipher what is right in front of our eyes.” – Angela Denker
I’ve taken a much longer break from writing than I intended. The farm has been unbelievably busy this year. I pray I haven’t expanded production too quickly given our labor needs. I’ve missed being here, being with you all, online. I still have time to read and catch up with many of you but often don’t have time to respond in the way I’d like. Now that planting season is over in for a couple of weeks (June 1st starts planting for Fall!) I’m hoping to sit down at the trusty old desk and touch base with you all.
I’ve tried to put out some of the quotes and articles I’ve run across lately. You know, just to be somewhat present…
“The choice to accept myself as I am: human, imperfect. To be useful, to be used up, to survive and to thrive so I can use every moment to make the world a better place”. – Edith Eger
“I’d like to point out to people the divine in a musical language that transcends words. I want to speak to their souls.” – John Coltrane
