Those who faithfully follow Jesus and proclaim his message are flawed human beings who will not often appear successful or impressive.
An Open Table where Love knows no borders
An Open Table where Love knows no borders
Sermons on Reputation
When God is moving to do something new among us, it almost always seems scandalous, immoral and offensive to many, and is just as likely to involve those who are regarded as morally suspect.
Forgiving the way Jesus does will always be seen as not just disreputable, but even dangerous and criminal.
The reputation that matters is a reputation for loving as Jesus loved and, like him, that will be seen as disreputable.
The love of Christ draws us into a radically deeper set of love relationships, but don’t expect them to be understood by those outside the faith.
Joseph is an admirable model of the willingness to put calling and values ahead of convenience or reputation.