Proper 18C
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Hate Life?
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8 min read
Getting at what Jesus means can be difficult when we’re distracted by what he says. Yes, he is still about the love.
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Deal with the hate or possessions? (Proper 18C)
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1 min read
How we approach this week’s gospel may depend on exactly the need we think most needs addressed. Either is just the start.
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Division and Possessions
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3 min read
Jesus’s keeps urging us to see our relationships (to the world, each other, and our stuff) entirely differently.
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Between: Luke 14:34-35
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6 min read
In Luke 14:34-35, Jesus uses an imperfect analogy about salt losing flavor. Often we’re too distracted by the analogy to get the point.
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Hate as an unlikely virtue
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8 min read
Jesus keeps defying expectations. In the midst of great celebrity, he now defies the low expectations the followers have for themselves.
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Between: Luke 14:15-24
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8 min read
The conclusion of Jesus’s attending a dinner party in Luke explores God’s vision for humanity: an expanded guest list and a spirit of gratitude.