“You showed me that my past didn’t make me unworthy to receive the nearness of God in the elements. I could stand before the table of grace a whole person — deeply flawed and still incredibly valued, hand-made by a loving God” ― (Lenny Duncan, Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the US)
In every generation, everyone is obligated to see themselves as though they personally left
Egypt.
“When we leave the pen in His hands we will never be disappointed with the story of our lives.” ― (Eric Ludy, When God Writes Your Life Story)
“Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of his salvation.…” – (Psalm 24:3-5)
“Freedom is within our grasp, and Pesach reminds us that we need to reach.” — Rabbi Bradley