Jesus made it clear to the disciples: you are to be known by your love.
Note that he didn’t say we would be known by our theology, our politics, our opinions, our anger, our success, or our popularity.
Surprisingly, he also didn’t say we would be known by our intelligence, connections, or wisdom (even the junkyard kind).
We are to be known by our love.
Over the last few months, as church buildings sat vacant, have we been known by our love? Is the conversation about reopening them — when, how, is it safe — a loving conversation?
A few …