The meek bridle their lust for power and live to serve others. “The ‘politics’ of the Kingdom,” says Scott Bessenecker, “has more to do with meekness, submission and dying to self than it does with exercising authority to increase my share in this life (emphasis mine).” Some outside observers evaluate Jesus’ words about being good …
Jesus’ Counterintuitive Creed
Can you imagine if the principles of Jesus’ Teaching had been recited over the centuries, each time with conviction? I believe in loving my enemies and blessing those who persecute me I believe in nonviolent resistance to social injustice I believe in storing up my treasures in heaven instead of on earth I believe that …
One of my favorite phrases is “HALF OFF!”
That’s the deal the publisher is offering for my book (not to mention all the others in their stock). But you have to do it in the next 7 days. Oh, did I mention they’re offering free shipping in the US? If you haven’t started your Christmas shopping, well, what are you waiting for? Know …
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Contemptible Communication
“Carelessly call a brother ‘idiot!’ and you just might find yourself hauled into court. Thoughtlessly yell ‘stupid!’ at a sister and you are on the brink of hellfire. The simple moral fact is that words kill.” (Matthew 5:22 // The Message Bible) You’re nothing to me! You are worthless and beneath my consideration! This is …
Love My Enemies. Any Way I Can Get Out of That?
If I could I’d invent a loophole to get me off the hook of loving my enemies, believe me I would––maybe something along the lines of pleading insanity. I’ve made a few failed attempts at the “unrealistic-for-postmodern-times” excuse for not following him in enemy-love. If nothing else, I could hide behind the popular alibi that …
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