Keep The Faith

Lately, I’ve been reflecting deeply on the state of our United States of America. Under the leadership of Donald J. Trump, I fear we are drifting away from the democratic ideals enshrined in our Constitution and inching toward an autocracy—one increasingly shaped by the will of a single man. I keep asking myself: Is there anything we can do to halt this progression—or at least slow it down? One word keeps rising to the surface: prayer. Prayer is powerful. What if we began praying—not just for ourselves, but for one another? For our leaders, even those who seem to be leading us down dark and uncertain paths. For people across the globe, especially those caught in the devastation of war. What if we prayed without ceasing? Jesus said: John 14:6 (NIV) Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Let us pray that we all find the way—the truth about ourselves that leads to repentance and ultimately to eternal life . Imagine what et...

Love Thy Enemy Walking the narrow way of Christ’s love — even toward those who oppose us. “You have heard it said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies…” (Matthew 5:43–44) Loving those who love us is easy. Anyone can do that. But loving those who oppose us, wound us, or stand against us — that is the work of Christ formed within us. That is the narrow way. Jesus doesn’t call us to tolerate our enemies. He calls us to love them. Not because they deserve it, but because He loved us first. ⭐ Why Love Your Enemy? Jesus reveals the heart of the Father: “He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good…” (Matthew 5:45) God does not withhold His goodness from those who oppose Him. When we love our enemies, we reflect His nature, not theirs. ⭐ The Real Enemy Is Not Flesh and Blood “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood…” (Ephesians 6:12) People are not the enemy. They may act like enemies, speak like enemies, or wound us like...