As we mourn the loss of Charlie Kirk, we struggle to comprehend his tragic death. He was a voice of God in this dark, cruel world, but now he's gone because the world doesn't want to hear it. Yet, in the same bold but compassionate manner as Jesus, he had put aside the hatred of … Continue reading Thousands of Voices!
Matthew 5:44
Love That Goes Beyond!
Loving our families is easy. Loving those who cause us problems, who mock us, or go out of their way to hurt us is a different story. But as Christians, Jesus told us to love those who come against us because true love goes beyond our emotions. Jesus loved us and died a barbaric death … Continue reading Love That Goes Beyond!
How to Win Over Our Enemies
Most of us know people that we dislike—a lot. We're a target for their anger, and we see them as enemies. But as Christians, we know there's only one enemy, the devil, and he has them in his grasp just as he had us before we knew Jesus. We must love them despite how they … Continue reading How to Win Over Our Enemies
Why Would I do That?
Why does God want us to love and pray for those who deliberately hurt us? Because we were once sinners, enemies of God by serving the god of this world, and yet, Jesus didn't turn us away. He took OUR sins and bore the punishment for them on the cross even though WE didn't deserve … Continue reading Why Would I do That?
Many are Searching
If we meet up with people today who are angry, or negative, or who want to strike out at us, it may be due to the weight of pain or sorrows they bear. We don't know what others are going through so let's not judge them; instead, let's pray for them and love them anyway. … Continue reading Many are Searching
Let Love Prevail
It's difficult at times to want to be nice to people who enjoy living in sin and even treat us badly because of it. But we must never forget that Jesus loved US and died for OUR sins while we were still deep in rebellion. He didn't turn away or even hesitate; He gave His … Continue reading Let Love Prevail