“Imperialism and exploitation,” he wrote, “spheres of influence, trade barriers, unequal distribution of the world's goods, starvation in the midst of plenty, slums with gold coasts next door, poverty supporting luxury: These are marks of an unChristian world.” — Sara Miles Copy Share Image
“But the Christianity that called to me, through the stories I read in the Bible, scattered the proud and rebuked the powerful. It was… — Sara Miles Copy Share Image
“Repentance means turning toward other human beings, our own flesh and blood, whenever they’re oppressed, hungry, or imprisoned; it means acting with compassion instead… — Sara Miles Copy Share Image
“You said prayer was like having this intense, profound longing that you just had to be with. That you put the longing in the… — Sara Miles Copy Share Image
“All of [the gospel stories] pointed to a force stronger than the anxious formulas of religion: a radically inclusive love that accompanied people in… — Sara Miles Copy Share Image
“I didn't believe in dragging souls into some special club of the saved. 'I mean,' i' d told Steve once, exasperated after listening to… — Sara Miles Copy Share Image
“the point of church isn't to get people to come to church." "No?" said Steve, cocking an eyebrow. "What is it?" It seemed obvious… — Sara Miles Copy Share Image
“Imperialism and exploitation,” he wrote, “spheres of influence, trade barriers, unequal distribution of the world's goods, starvation in the midst of plenty, slums with… — Sara Miles Copy Share Image
“He's the thrilling, scary Boyfriend who's going to dare you to do things you'd never dreamed of, shower you with unreasonable presents, and show… — Sara Miles Copy Share Image
“The Bible is not a set of instructions that can give us simple answers,” wrote Webber, “nor a text with which to prove points…… — Sara Miles Copy Share Image
“I'm not always able to think about so much loss without bitterness and anger. I don't know if I'll ever be capable of loving… — Sara Miles Copy Share Image
“on a volunteer's shoulders to see Donald break the English muffin. I understood why Christians imagined the kingdom of heaven as a feast: a… — Sara Miles Copy Share Image
“Feed my sheep, feed my sheep," I repeated. "He didn't say, 'Feed my sheep after you check their ID.” — Sara Miles Copy Share Image
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