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There is a distinct challenge in this week’s gospel. But it is based more on where we see ourselves in it. As welcomed or welcomer.
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As we read about Jesus teaching about welcome, we might think it starts here, with this, and not from our being unwelcome.
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The concept of welcome is generous and novel today. It used to be normal. That difference is important for us to recognize.
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In the space between last week and this week, we might lose contact with the context. Apostleship and division.
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In this doozy of a gospel, Jesus seems to support division. What he really supports is freedom and community.
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There are things all people value. But we’ve entered a time in which building up those connections are nearly impossible.
Make a New Normal
