If you look at the news, at our politics, at the general temper of everything in our national dialogue, we are a people screaming, “Pray for us.” Jesus tells us to “pray for our enemies.” However, how ...
This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY. Follow this theme and author posted Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. In the ...
“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 ...
Jesus just said to do it. Pray for your enemies. Sometimes we unnecessarily complicate this simple command. We may pray ineffectively, blocked by our own pride and the subtle forms of self-deception ...
There are all kinds of enemies and haters, some are gross and others are mild, but depending on how far they are willing to go, one’s prayers may also go the distance. The strength of any enemy could ...
King David has long been a model for politics. Perhaps his greatest lesson is when he wept. In the Second Book of Samuel, the rebellion of David’s son Absalom comes to a bitter conclusion when Absalom ...
This could get religious so you can just read on or head on over to see what Diane Boit discovered this week. Jesus left us with all sorts of simple stuff for us to struggle with. For instance he told ...
To His followers, Jesus said, "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.." (Matthew 5:43-44) ...
Jesus just said to do it. Pray for your enemies. Sometimes we unnecessarily complicate this simple command. We may pray ineffectively, blocked by our own pride and the subtle forms of self deception ...
Popular social media evangelist, Reno Omokri has urged his followers on social media to stop praying for their enemies to die. The former presidential aide pointed out that praying for one’s enemy to ...
I’ll be the first to admit my spiritual life isn’t as lively as it should be. Little things illuminate that fact — like church bells, the occasional benediction humming through my mind during traffic, ...
This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY. Follow this theme and author posted Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. One major ...