The Bible in a Year “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” —Luke 6:27, NIV Some passages of Scripture comfort us immediately. Others make us pause because they ask something we would rather avoid. Luke 6:27 belongs to that second group. Loving an enemyContinue reading “When Love Has No Easy Reason”
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Let the Family Resemblance Show
In the Life of Christ “Love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.” —Luke 6:35, NIV “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” —Luke 6:36, NIV Most families have a recognizable resemblance. We notice someone’s smile, hear a familiar laugh, or watch a child makeContinue reading “Let the Family Resemblance Show”
Kindness That Disarms the Coldest Heart
As the Day Begins “Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you.” Matthew 5:44 The words of Jesus in Matthew 5:44 confront us early in the day with a calling that runs counter to instinct and culture alike. Loving those who love us feels natural; loving those whoContinue reading “Kindness That Disarms the Coldest Heart”