Bless My Enemies, O Lord
How do you respond when a family member speaks harshly to you? When you’re publicly criticized or slandered? When you’re vandalized or abused? Often it’s…
Tag: Love for Enemies
Pray for the Success of Competitors
F. B. Meyer was pastor at Christ Church in London, England late in the 19th Century when Charles Spurgeon came to town. Spurgeon’s crowds at…
The Way Jesus Died
What if while Jesus was being crucified he would’ve gotten angry at the people who tortured him? Imagine if he would’ve said things like, “Father,…
No Condemnation in Christ
Today, out of the blue, I received a harsh criticism from someone. It was like being slugged in the gut when I wasn’t looking. Probably…
The Life-Changing Gospel of Jesus
“Gospel” means, “Good news!” Does the gospel you believe bring good news for the life you’re actually living today? For many Christians their good news…
Christ Can’t be Stolen from Christmas!
A few days ago I was walking up our brick sidewalk under the twinkling of white Christmas lights strung up on our trees and house…
Jesus Jujitsu: The Power to Turn the Other Cheek
“Turn the other cheek,” Jesus taught. “If someone takes your shirt give him your coat. Bless those who curse you.” (Matthew 5:39, Luke 6:29). Was…