Luke 12:49 fire

I rejoice!

I rejoice in the hard work of the the christian* church this week as we feel the fire of grace, mercy and forgiveness burn and divide!

I rejoice with those whom we no longer circumcise before we call them "Brother" or "Sister" or "Sibling" in Christ.

I rejoice with those whom we have learned foreign cultures and sub-cultures to hug.

I rejoice with scholars who think and wonder and caution and dare!

I rejoice with pray-ers who pray and parents who weep!

I rejoice with those whom proud and wealthy institutions have called "unclean" and sent missionary teams to "help.." but whom we have now learned to cherish as equally God's work, then

I rejoice with those who scratch their (our) collective theological minds to deal with our own digestion issues.

I rejoice that the gospel burns, terrifies and divides, then reconciles even you and me!

I rejoice with those learning to un-circle wagons and roll new places with courage and cost.

I rejoice!

I rejoice with God who is huge and absolutely sufficient!

I rejoice!

Sing, Good-News christians* around the world, sing and dance!

*intentionally neither capitalized or capitolized...