Enemies and prayer Jesus taught his disciples about how his Kingdom works in the Sermon on the Mount (1). In it he gave specific instructions about actions towards enemies. His instructions don’t make any sense unless he’s really my king. The world teaches me to overpower others. I should be allowed to…
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Parents should never have to bury their own child. Worst than burying a child is seeing the physical violence, scars and bullet wounds, on your son’s body because the police killed him. I imagine this is how the Creator God felt looking at Jesus on the cross. Click Here for…
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A few days ago Michael “MJ” Sharp a Mennonite Christian Peacebuilder was killed while working for local peace and development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with local church leaders and the United Nations. His best friend is a Church-mate of ours in British Columbia, Canada. His parents are…
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The world changes leaders change their lives, influence their neighbourhoods and effect their communities. But, change always creates conflict. Jesus Christ is one of history’s greatest change makers. He also created a conflict with leaders who eventually killed him. But did Jesus Christ teach nonviolence as his model for sustainable…
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I’ve also got the bible all wrong. Sometimes I read it to make myself feel better, or to justify my position. Really? ya. The bible should be a story that challenges me to action and a changed life. Well the changed life comes from the holy spirit, but the new…
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