Jesus’ disciples help us by giving practical illustrations and guidance on how to live out the “gospel of peace.” They…
So we have had a chance to see how Jesus lived and what he taught about peace. Now the question…
Do you have any heroes? More than one or two? Who are they? I have a small number of heroes…
I am not very good about forgiving people who have hurt me. Sometimes the pain is deep and when the…
Portion of El Greco’s“Pentecost” (c. 1600) Being a disciple of Jesus in the first century was not easy! As we…
Where do we get the energy, the strength, to be a peacemaker in the middle of a violent, chaotic world?…
Carl Bloch: “Christ Mocked by a Soldier” If you think non-retaliation is a tough principle to live by (see my…
The last week of Jesus’ life on earth involves a sequence of events that is extraordinary. Like his “surprise birth”…
Sometimes Jesus’ teachings are hard to understand. Let’s be honest and admit that this is true. Let’s also not skip…
Let’s be honest. Jesus’ teachings on peacemaking are radical. Not only does Jesus take actions that alienate most of the…