In this sermon, based on Mark 10:1-16, I reflect upon Jesus’ teaching on relationship and his response to brokenness. Though these passages have been and still are used to exclude people who are divorced, such interpretations are more in line with the Pharisee’s strict legalism. Excluding and shaming people who are in broken relationships is akin to the disciples’ exclusion of children - who were thought at the time to be unworthy. Jesus rebukes them and us. Instead, we are invited to join God in the midst of brokenness and pain. In all situations, we are invited to center ourselves in love.