The sun crested the eastern horizon, setting the clouds aflame with magnificent shades of tangerine and citron. A warm breeze blew off the western sea, promising a hot day to …
Understanding Enemies
Bible Passage: “Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.” (Matthew 5:42 NIV) Scripture Reading: Luke 23:32-34 …
Removing Our Victimhood
Bible Passage: “If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.” (Matthew 5:41 NIV) Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 29:1-7 During Rome’s reign over Israel in the first …
Repaying Differently
Bible Passage: “And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.” (Matthew 5:40 NIV) Scripture Reading: Romans 12:9-21 Les Misérables is a …
Forgiving Enemies
Bible Passage: “But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” (Matthew 5:39 NIV) …
The Love You’ve Been Shown
Bible Passage: “He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” (Matthew 5:45 NIV) Scripture Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 …
Praying for Enemies
Bible Passage: “…and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matthew 5:44 NIV) Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 I don’t think I have ever had a real “enemy” in my life. …
The Very Challenging Command
Bible Passage: “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies…” (Matthew 5:43-44 NIV) Scripture Reading: Acts 7:54-60 In 1969, …
Suffering Helps Us Understand Jesus
Bible Passage: “For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, since you are going through the same …
Jesus Understands Your Suffering
Bible Passage: “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as …