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In the humility of turbulent moments
Who do we take Jesus for? Messiah. Lord. Our titles speak to our relationship. But what do we expect for him?
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Repent — why we keep having to remember what it means
The word and the concept get us all twisted. We think we’ve got it. Or that the church does. And then we prove we don’t.
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Between Proper 8 + 9 (Year A)
Before we read this week about Jesus criticizing this current generation, we should figure out what he’s been up to.
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A cup of cold water
In the midst of community tragedy, we see ready examples of generous welcome. What is it that we offer each other?
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Welcomed or Welcomer (Proper 8A)
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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There is more here than welcome
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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Welcome — our radical orthodoxy
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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Between Proper 7 + 8 (Year A)
In the space between last week and this week, we might lose contact with the context. Apostleship and division.