VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 23SEP26

 

Forward this email to someone you know who would like it! Did someone forward this email to you? Sign up here to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday. Verse of the day The Lord is my strength and my might, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him; my father’s God, and I will exalt him. -Exodus 15:2 Voice of the day Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into light. -Helen Keller Prayer of the day God our savior, strengthen us to honor you in the little things. Help us stay faithful in each step, knowing that you are building something great through us. Amen. Advertisement Our Latest Stories ‘Partisan Priests’ and the Gospel of Resentment (By Amar D. Peterman) When politicians start acting like priests, resentment becomes central to morality. What happens when political loyalty starts to look more like religious devotion? Read more ‘Western Civilization’ Has Always Been a Harmful Christian Lie (By Emma Cieslik, Yanan Rahim Navarez Melo) In the name of preserving ‘Western Civilization’, we have collectively villainized Islam, built empires, and justified wars for centuries at a time. Read more The Pilgrimage of Annie Dillard (By Phil Christman) The author, who passed away last week, had two great themes: seeing and suffering. What can Dillard’s work teach us about seeing the world through a more honest lens? Read more ‘Live Laugh Love’ Untangles the Politics of White Christian Women (By Jenna Barnett) In a new book, ‘Jesus and John Wayne’ author Kristin Kobes Du Mez examines how ideals of Christian femininity have evolved and shaped American politics. Read more No, James Talarico Is Not a Christian Nationalist (By Noah Berlatsky) The Senate candidate understands that Christian nationalism isn't a theological movement but a political program of subjugation. Read more How to Write an Opinion Piece for Sojourners (By The Editors) A guide for crafting a strong opinion piece for our website, from barely an idea to a completed draft. We’re always looking for new voices, read more to get started! Read more Advertisements How Stories Shape Justice Movements with Margaret Atwood How do stories help us recognize injustice and remain hopeful enough to act? Join Margaret Atwood and Sojourners president Adam Russell Taylor on November 11 at 1 pm ET for a live conversation about faith, power, resistance, and the stories that can move us toward a more just future. Faith Overcomes Fear: Donate Today Authoritarianism relies on an exhausted, fearful public. But faith calls us to action. Give to Sojourners’ fall fundraising campaign to fuel investigative reporting and equip local churches with tools to defend democracy, protect vulnerable neighbors, and organize for justice. Make your tax-deductible gift today! Donate Subscribe Copyright © 2026 Sojourners. All rights reserved. 611 Pennsylvania Ave SE #342, Washington, DC 20003 Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842