Being Made New–the Slow Work of Reconciliation

Reconciliation isn’t a quick fix — it’s a process of being made new, one step at a time. The love of Christ compels us to let go of self-protection, to enter into the realities of pain and healing, and to receive and extend God's grace. True reconciliation mirrors the cross: it costs something, it feels something, and it changes everything. It shows up not just in words, but in the small, ordinary acts of care — in feeding, forgiving, showing up, and letting ourselves be seen. God is making all things new, and we’re invited to participate right where we are.