VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 3NOV25

 

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 If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food and one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,” and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? - James 2:15-16 Voice of the day When people were hungry, Jesus didn't say, "Now is that political or social?" He said, "I feed you." Because the good news to a hungry person is bread. - Desmond Tutu Prayer of the day God, in the face of forcibly withheld needs, nurture any outrage we may have into determination to mutually aid one another as witnesses of good news. Trump threw a Gatsby party before (sort of) giving in on SNAP ( I added this from Mother Jones Daily ) How was everyone's Halloween? I think it's safe to assume that President Trump is recovering nicely from his Great Gatsby-themed fête at Mar-a-Lago, where, hours before SNAP benefits lapsed for nearly 42 million Americans, guests partied in flapper attire. By Monday, following a string of court rulings, his administration partially backed down, agreeing to tap into emergency funding to keep SNAP benefits flowing. That's a bit of positive news, for sure. But as I noted here, it's critical to remember that deep uncertainty remains; these payments will only be partial, and there is no timeline for their arrival. And perhaps more importantly, the Trump administration is still staunchly refusing to dip into other reserves to get recipients—39 percent of whom are children—their full payments this month. Meanwhile, the vicious lies about SNAP recipients continue to flow on the right, and there is zero sign of progress in ending the government shutdown. We at Mother Jones will be sure to keep watching this high-stakes battle and the devastating ripple effects on our most vulnerable neighbors.  —Inae Oh Advertisement Our Latest Stories Black Pastors Discuss the Promises and Perils of AI in Church (by Erwin Kamuene) With the growing presence of artificial intelligence, ethical and environmental concerns are encouraging some to take a stand against AI, but not all. Read more Bruce Springsteen Understands Depression. His Biopic Doesn't (by Tyler Huckabee) Springsteen helped normalize male conversations around mental health. So why does ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ feel like a step backwards? Read more Hope Is Not Optimism; Hope Is Defiance (by Marion Sarkisian Ramón Pareja) If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of the world’s pain, remember that hope isn’t a feeling but a practice—it’s what you do and what you invite others to join. Read more What’s the Right Way to Tell the Story of a Killed Missionary? (by Abby Olcese) ‘Last Days’ by ‘Fast and Furious’ director Justin Lin aims to humanize John Allen Chau and his controversial attempt to evangelize uncontacted tribes. Read more Advertisements Sojourners' Confronting Christian Nationalism Reading List This Bookshop list provides a deep dive into the complex topic of Christian nationalism, the value of religious freedom, and ways to further a fair society. Our Bookshop page features a variety of curated reading lists. When you buy through our link, part of the proceeds support Sojourners and independent bookstores throughout the country. Protect Funding for National Public Radio Public broadcasting belongs to all of us. It’s how millions stay connected to the truth, especially in areas where commercial media won’t go. Tell Congress: Protect funding for NPR and PBS now. Keep democracy and accurate news on the airwaves. Donate Subscribe Unsubscribe or update email preferences Copyright © 2025 Sojourners. All rights reserved. Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842

VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 5AUG25

THIS reminds me of the love and support my family and me received from family and friends at our mom's celebration of life this past week........I am so thankful!!!!

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NEUTRALITY

If an elephant has its foot on a mouse and you say that your are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.
- Desmond Tutu