I was going to post this photo for Hugh’s #WordlessWednesday challenge, however, there are words in my picture! What a cheater I would be! I walk past this church whenever I go to the grocery store (which is unfortunately often). I may just have to zoom into this Sunday’s sermon.
The word “woke” has come to mean people and policies that are too focused on changing society for the better. The theory is the more “woke” people and policies become, the faster the United States will decline into a cesspool. Dogs and cats living together. You get the picture.
True, there are people who go overboard with political correctness. Here in California the homeless are now called the “unhoused.” If I were living on the streets I wouldn’t care if people called me homeless or unhoused. I think I’d have more important things to worry about. But to say that you don’t want a society that’s more empathetic and inclusive is the direct opposite of spiritual awakening. So it will be interesting to see what the reverend says about the two.
It will also be interesting to see how many of the Republican candidates in the presidential debate this evening will throw around the word “woke.” I’m currently fighting off a stomach bug (yeah, I’m full of complaints these days) so I will be watching and counting.
The same boiling water that softens the potato, hardens the egg. It’s about what you are made of and not the circumstances.
Soul Living
Saying nothing in particular 
There’s a pitifully low number of admirable Republicans these days. But I will say this for Chris Christie: He can’t stand Trump. Thumbs up to that.
I’m sure that a couple of the others can’t stand Trump either – they’re just don’t have enough backbone or are too greedy to say anything.
I’m wondering when caring about other people and the planet we live on became a bad thing. I’m so tired of the division in this country…
I think most people are! I just wish the politicians would realize that.
I like the ending quote from Soul Living
I do too! Thanks for stepping by!
I do hope you are beating that bug! As for woke …..it’s time we all woke up before the world collapses….. Then again if it does it won’t matter will it….. They speak the woke speak but they don’t mean it! 💜
Thanks Willow – I’ve been overdoing it with the Farmer’s Market goodies, I think. Back to the bland diet for a few days. Woke in the US means too sensitive to cultural differences – it’s the bastardization of a word that should mean something beautiful.
Yes I do agree but sadly that’s usually what happens 😕 …. I hope your tummy improves very soon 💜
Thank you!
This is a fabulous woke post, Jan. I’ve been struggling to put that word into words. Most I know don’t get it, only sort of.
Love the Bill Murray clip! Lol, you’re onto something there.
Thank you!
Thanks Resa – I doubt the people who like to throw that term around have any idea how silly it sounds.
Yeah, doesn’t work for me. Hahahaha! Doesn’t woke for me! 🤣
I didn’t watch the debates because I never watch debates, but the idea that anyone is paying attention to these GOP bozos baffles me. I like the quote.
I know it’s ridiculous but I keep hoping the leaders of the Republican party will come to their senses. I can’t see how this country can survive unless they do.
Hi Jan, this is an interesting sign to see outside a church. I have no issue with inclusiveness but everything seems to be taken to extremes in our modern society so you can’t see the wood for the trees. I hope you are feeling better.
I’m good, thanks! There seems to be a disconnect between people who claim to be Christians but are “anti-woke.” At least in this country.
Yes, there definitely seems to be a disconnect in the USA.
No church should care about this woke thing. It’s all worldly.
Churches are supposed to unify and support a community. How can they do that if they don’t address spiritual awakening as a positive and not a negative thing?
What I meant is we shouldn’t sorry about being woke. It’s like being politically correct. Who cares about that. The Church has a mission. To get the gospel out there