You have heard that it was said, “Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He ...

Source: Adobe stock image by Tharun, licensed by Ravi Chandra What to do when “enemies” and hatred make a beeline to our own nervous systems, online and in real life? How do we stabilize our nervous ...

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Here’s a strange thing about life: the people who love us most often miss the things that matter most about us. They see our potential, our kindness, the version of us they want to believe in. And ...

“I’m a Christian — I love everybody!” Some of us may say this; some of us may even mean it, at least sort of, at least some of the time. But is it true? Jesus instructs: “Love your enemies. Pray for ...

On this week's episode of "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast," host John Dear marks the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by reviewing what Dear calls the "most radical, ...

Elevation’s recent hit has stirred a broader discussion on how to incorporate imprecatory language in worship without being triumphalist. “Spiritual Enemies to be Encountered,” one of the lesser-known ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. I was at the airport getting ready to fly out for Easter weekend. I arrived at my gate early and got a nice seat by the ...