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“Vocation does not mean a goal that I pursue. It means a calling that I hear.” -Parker Palmer

“The world is changing. Reality is in a flux. Unfortunately, it seems as though the church is in denial, and if not outright denial, then confusion that leads, on one hand, to often ill-conceived reaction and, on the other, to inactivity verging on paralysis.” -Tim Keel, Intuitive Leadership

“Accept the cross and live into it. -Reverend Steven Blair

“The cross is the negation of the negation of life. -Dr. Young Ho Chun

“In the Kingdom of God we descend into greatness.” -Shane Claiborne

“Well, the next time I get to Gardner, that’s where I’m coming (FirstLight UMC).” -Gloria, a beautiful street person

“Life’s most urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” -Reverend Martin Luther King

“Let’s make this world a more comfortable place.” -Kevin Norris

“Sacrificing for other people is the best possible way to live.” -Reverend Steven Blair

“Cool is overrated.” -Nathan Oathout, a well-spoken youth

Ulysses: What’d the devil give you for your soul, Tommy?

Tommy: Well, he taught me to play this here guitar real good.

Delmar: Oh son, for that you sold your everlasting soul?

Tommy: Well, I wasn’t using it.

Gretl VonTrapp: Why am I always last?

Max: Because you are the most important.

“Only God can create an image of God’s self…and God did. Look in the mirror or look in the slums.” -Shane Claiborne