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Morning Prayer: Bless My Enemies

Good morning, Lord. Unlike St. Patrick, I’ve never been stolen away and forced into slavery. Like Patrick, I’ve had people do me wrong. Let me follow his example and be quick to forgive those who made me feel unsafe, disrespected … Continue reading

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Remember St. Patrick

  We celebrate St. Patrick with parades and green beer. Doesn’t seem right.     Long ago (fifth century), 16-year-old Patrick was captured by raiders and taken from his British homeland to serve as a slave in Ireland. He later … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Praying for Others

Good morning, Lord. You tell us to “pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). You know, O God, that I avoid praying for certain people, the folks who annoy me, the ones who can push my buttons with a … Continue reading

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Pray for Love

  Matthew 5:44 (ERV) Love your enemies. Pray for those who treat you badly.   OK, I can pray for my enemies. But when I do, I must also pray for myself — because loving them doesn’t come easily!

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Difficult Prayers

  Some prayers don’t come easily.      Think of someone you don’t like: Your grumpy neighbor The politician you despise The coworker who did you wrong The guy who bullied you back in middle school Now, imagine that person … Continue reading

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Good Instead of Harm

Matthew 5:44 (AMP) But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Do things God’s way. It’s good for your enemy, good for you. … Continue reading

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Online Shelter

  On the internet, a troll’s posts are meant to offend. The goal: to spark anger and start arguments. What’s a Christian to do?   Look to Christianity Today and Crosswalk for wise and memorable advice: “Thou shalt not feed … Continue reading

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Bless Those Who Call You Names

So much unpleasant disagreement in our world . . . devolving to name-calling on all sides.   Matthew 5:44 (KJV) Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you.     No more put-downs. … Continue reading

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Wishful News

  Jesus was clear: Matthew 5:44 (NIV) Love your enemies.   We miss the mark when we gleefully read and share fake news because we hope it’s true. God calls us to want his best for our enemies. Who is … Continue reading

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Celebrate the Love

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