I learned years ago that when I counteract evil with evil everything escalates. It’s takes a strong person to stop this process. There was a girl who seemed to hate me in high school. I’d never had a conversation with her but I heard she was saying some terrible things about me. She rode the... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Mistaken Enemies
Another human being is never the enemy. Sometimes I need to be reminded of this. No matter how evil a person may seem they are created by God, made is His image and loved by God. Oh Lord, help us to see people as You see them! Broken. Battered. Seeking what they'll never find unless... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Love is for Enemies
This might be one of the most radical teachings of Jesus that goes against our human nature. I've heard Christian missionaries in Muslim territories share it was this teaching of Jesus that sparked someone's faith journey towards giving one's life over to God! You may have heard this verse expressed even more clearly in these... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Love Your Enemy!
Missionary friends tell me what Jesus taught here has rocked lives in the Muslim world so much that this teaching of Jesus has brought Islamic believers to faith in Jesus. The Holy Spirit uses this to draw people into A conversion experience of salvation and a lifetime and beyond of walking with God. Loving your... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: The Devil
A first grade boy in multi-housing ministry told us at night he feels evil come to him and he is afraid. This isn’t the first time I’ve heard something like this. I explained to him as followers of Jesus we do not have to be afraid. I taught him demons shudder at the name of... Continue Reading →