Our gospel this week is an invitation to follow Christ in love with the temptation to bring about destruction on our enemies. We might be feeling the James and John vibe of calling fire upon those who use their power against God's people. Jesus, instead, takes us to the cross because it is only through the cross that we witness love. It is a powerful love, a transforming love, a love of mercy, compassion, and justice. Through the cross we glimpse a collapse of violence and a promise from God every life (LGBTQ, black, brown, indigenous, women) is counted and loved fully. #Pride #Lutheran #Godislove #LGBTQIA