If that seems impossible, it is... in our own strength. Only when we let him in, let him fill us with his love, let him love ...
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“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, ...
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 ...
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 my tradition, we’re told to love our ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Love your enemies,” Jesus Christ taught. How is this possible? How do you love someone who intends to harm you? One may wonder.
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
“Love your enemies” is a powerful spiritual, moral, and psychological injunction to advance our better angels. Jesus implored listeners to do so in the Sermon on the Mount. Buddha said "hatred never ...