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The challenge of talking about division
There are few things that give us more anxiety as a people than talking about the things that divide us. Then Jesus does.
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Dividing is an active verb
When we read about Jesus and division, we are often prone to justify our own actions rather than engage with his point.
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Disciple—and the process of change
The way we talk about faith is in the language of membership rather than the language of growing and changing.
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Between Proper 6 + 7 (Year A)
We often blanche at the tough stuff. When Jesus asks something difficult, we pretend it isn’t necessary. Or real.
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Working Together
Jesus looks at all of the people and he sees a whole—all of the people together—who need help and people to help.
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How to live
Living is an act. To live, truly live, requires intention. To choose not to be ruled by nostalgia and the present past.
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We have more than two speeds
We have more than fast and slow, stop and go. The feeling that we have to see and do all the things is not the only way to live.
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It’s not about leadership exactly
This week’s gospel is too easily taken as a reflection on leadership, or the need for better leaders. That’s not it.
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