Maybe the Good Friday story is about how God would rather die than be in our sin-accounting business anymore. - Nadia Bolz-Weber

I keep making mistakes, even the same ones over and over. I repeatedly attempt (and fail) to keep God and my fellow humans at arm’s length. I say no when I should say yes. I say yes when I should say no. I stumble into holy moments not realizing where I am until they are over. I love poorly, then accidentally say the right thing at the right moment without even realizing it, then forget what matters, then show tenderness ...

Every human community will disappoint us, regardless of how well-intentioned or inclusive.

We should never be more loyal to an idea or an interpretation of a Bible verse than we are to people...”