“These wonderful devotionals were a great source of strength for Hillary during Hillary Rodham Clinton ew people know that during the 2016 her campaign, and I understood why when she shared some of them with me Fpresidential campaign, former Secretary during the ups and downs of the journey. Strong for a Moment Like This is full of Foreword by of State Hillary Rodham Clinton received a wisdom we all need.” devotion every day. Over the course of those President Bill Clinton twenty months, Rev. Dr. Bill Shillady—a pastoral friend of Clinton’s—and a small “The spiritual guidance off ered Secretary Hillary Clinton during her contentious team of pastors provided the Democratic presidential campaign is an inspiration and lesson for all who are called by God nominee with spiritual support to stay strong to mentor and encourage others on the journey of faith.” through arguably one of the more contentious Bruce R. Ough, President, Council of Bishops, The United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Bill Shillady has served as elections in American history. Executive Director of the United Methodist “As I read, I felt I was gaining many things at once: insight into Hillary’s spiritual Strong for a Moment Like This: The Daily City Society since September 2008. Before life, insight into challenges I face in my life and we face as a nation, and insight into Devotions of Hillary Rodham Clinton includes taking this position, he served as a pastor what good pastoral care looks like. A beautiful read, meaningful on many levels.” 365 of the more than 600 devotions written for 29 years. Shillady serves on the Wespath Brian D. McLaren, author of The Great Spiritual Migration for Secretary Clinton, along with personal Benefi ts and Investments board of directors “This book off ers a glimpse into Hillary Rodham Clinton’s thoughtful—and notes, portions of her speeches, and headlines as well as the Mayor’s Faith Leaders Advisory daily—engagement with the resources of her faith.” that provide context for that day’s devotion. Council for the City of New York. He co- Ginger Gaines-Cirelli offi ciated at the Chelsea Clinton–Marc Pastor, Foundry UMC, Washington DC, author of Sacred Resistance By spending time each day with Strong for Mesvinsky wedding in July 2010 and led a Moment Like This, we are reminded that “Rev. Shillady gives readers keen insight into how Secretary Clinton, a warrior Shillady the memorial service for Dorothy Rodham, amid life’s complexities, there is no fail-safe who’s been battled and scarred, was and continues to be sustained.” the mother of Hillary Rodham Clinton. He insurance against problems and complications, Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies maintains a pastoral relationship with the but it’s God’s very nature to provide refuge Clinton family. A portion of the proceeds “Strong for a Moment Like This devotions gave biblical, theological, and spiritual and comfort. from this book will go to the United encouragement to Hillary Rodham Clinton when she was in the crucible.” Methodist City Society in New York. Gregory Palmer, Bishop, West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church RELIGION/Devotional/Devotional US $24.99 The Daily Devotions of ISBN-13: 978-1-5018-5403-3 HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON www.abingdonpress.com 5 2 4 9 9 Cover Image: Photo by Melina Mara/ The Washington Post via Getty Images 9 7 8 1 5 0 1 8 5 4 0 3 3 Photo: George Baier IV Cover Design: Left Coast Design, Portland, OR Rev. Dr.Cop yrigbillht © by Abingdon Press . AllShillady rights reserved. “These wonderful devotionals were a great source of strength for Hillary during Hillary Rodham Clinton ew people know that during the 2016 her campaign, and I understood why when she shared some of them with me Fpresidential campaign, former Secretary during the ups and downs of the journey. Strong for a Moment Like This is full of Foreword by of State Hillary Rodham Clinton received a wisdom we all need.” devotion every day. Over the course of those President Bill Clinton twenty months, Rev. Dr. Bill Shillady—a pastoral friend of Clinton’s—and a small “The spiritual guidance off ered Secretary Hillary Clinton during her contentious team of pastors provided the Democratic presidential campaign is an inspiration and lesson for all who are called by God nominee with spiritual support to stay strong to mentor and encourage others on the journey of faith.” through arguably one of the more contentious Bruce R. Ough, President, Council of Bishops, The United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Bill Shillady has served as elections in American history. Executive Director of the United Methodist “As I read, I felt I was gaining many things at once: insight into Hillary’s spiritual Strong for a Moment Like This: The Daily City Society since September 2008. Before life, insight into challenges I face in my life and we face as a nation, and insight into Devotions of Hillary Rodham Clinton includes taking this position, he served as a pastor what good pastoral care looks like. A beautiful read, meaningful on many levels.” 365 of the more than 600 devotions written for 29 years. Shillady serves on the Wespath Brian D. McLaren, author of The Great Spiritual Migration for Secretary Clinton, along with personal Benefi ts and Investments board of directors “This book off ers a glimpse into Hillary Rodham Clinton’s thoughtful—and notes, portions of her speeches, and headlines as well as the Mayor’s Faith Leaders Advisory daily—engagement with the resources of her faith.” that provide context for that day’s devotion. Council for the City of New York. He co- Ginger Gaines-Cirelli offi ciated at the Chelsea Clinton–Marc Pastor, Foundry UMC, Washington DC, author of Sacred Resistance By spending time each day with Strong for Mesvinsky wedding in July 2010 and led a Moment Like This, we are reminded that “Rev. Shillady gives readers keen insight into how Secretary Clinton, a warrior Shillady the memorial service for Dorothy Rodham, amid life’s complexities, there is no fail-safe who’s been battled and scarred, was and continues to be sustained.” the mother of Hillary Rodham Clinton. He insurance against problems and complications, Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies maintains a pastoral relationship with the but it’s God’s very nature to provide refuge Clinton family. A portion of the proceeds “Strong for a Moment Like This devotions gave biblical, theological, and spiritual and comfort. from this book will go to the United encouragement to Hillary Rodham Clinton when she was in the crucible.” Methodist City Society in New York. Gregory Palmer, Bishop, West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church RELIGION/Devotional/Devotional US $24.99 The Daily Devotions of ISBN-13: 978-1-5018-5403-3 HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON www.abingdonpress.com 5 2 4 9 9 Cover Image: Photo by Melina Mara/ The Washington Post via Getty Images 9 7 8 1 5 0 1 8 5 4 0 3 3 Photo: George Baier IV Cover Design: Left Coast Design, Portland, OR Rev. Dr. bill Shillady Copyright © by Abingdon Press. All rights reserved. Praise for Strong for a Moment Like This “These wonderful devotionals were a great source of strength for Hillary during her campaign, and I understood why when she shared some of them with me during the ups and downs of the journey. Strong for a Moment Like This is full of wisdom we all need.” —President Bill Clinton “Seldom are we privileged, and in this case blessed, to witness the direct interaction between fellow pilgrims seeking after the heart of God. The spiritual guidance Rev. Bill Shillady and a cohort of other pastors off ered Secretary Hillary Clinton during her contentious presidential campaign is an inspiration and lesson for all who are called by God to mentor and encourage others on the journey of faith.” —Bruce R. Ough, President, Council of Bishops, The United Methodist Church “Each day during the 2016 presidential campaign, Rev. Bill Shillady and some colleagues sent Hillary Clinton short devotional messages of personal inspiration, professional encouragement, and spiritual refl ections on politics, struggle, justice, and leadership. As I read them, I felt I was gaining many things at once: insight into Hillary’s spiritual life, insight into challenges I face in my life and we face as a nation, and insight into what good pastoral care looks like. A beautiful read, meaningful on many levels.” —Brian D. McLaren, author of The Great Spiritual Migration “Every disciple of Jesus Christ needs resources to stay rooted and grounded in their primary identity as a child of God. This may be even more true for those who are constantly in the public eye. Dr. Shillady and friends gifted Mrs. Clinton with just such a resource. Strong for a Moment Like This devotions gave biblical, theological, and spiritual encouragement to Hillary Rodham Clinton when she was in the crucible. This treasure is now available to all who follow Jesus and seek to ‘serve the present age their calling to fulfi ll.’ ” —Gregory Palmer, Bishop, West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church “In sharing with the world these daily devotionals, Rev. Shillady gives readers keen insight into how Secretary Clinton, a warrior who’s been battled and scarred, was and continues to be sustained. And, though written expressly for her, each devotional provides clarity and inspiration for all enduring the ups and downs that inevitably come with living with purpose.” —Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies “This collection of devotions provides rich biblical encouragement for the living of these rather extraordinary days.