Non-Physical Violence How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire! And the tongue is a fire. The tongue is placed among our members as a world of iniquity; it stains the whole body, sets on fire the cycle of nature, and is itself set on fire by hell. James 3:5b-6 In this series … Continue reading Non-Physical Violence
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Podcast of “Guns and Fear, Part 3”
Guns and Fear, Part 3
Guns and Fear, Part 3 No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 When I turned 18 I was required to register for the military draft – which forced young men into military service based on a randomized list of birthdates. The year I might have … Continue reading Guns and Fear, Part 3
Podcast of “Guns and Fear, Part 2”
Guns and Fear, Part 2
Guns and Fear, Part 2 Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul… Matthew 10:28a I ended last week’s Life Note by saying there is a reason Jesus taught that we should be willing to give up our lives instead of committing violence against another. It is the same reason … Continue reading Guns and Fear, Part 2
Guns and Fear
Guns and Fear Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. Matthew 16:24-25 While gun ownership … Continue reading Guns and Fear
Guns, Mental Illness, and Jesus
Guns, Mental Illness, and Jesus Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.” Matthew 26:52 On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, an 18-year-old gunman walked into two adjoining Uvalde, Texas classrooms of fourth graders and murdered 19 students and two teachers … Continue reading Guns, Mental Illness, and Jesus
Contemplating Grace 