Trapped

These few verses have one common theme: traps. Whether they are traps set by you or for you, it is important to know what they look like so you can avoid falling into them.

Protect Us from Evil

When I was still in my teens I had the misfortune of learning up close and personal just how evil humans could truly be. I witnessed a random murder of a young father at the hands of three young men over a senseless squabble at the bus stop.

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Living in Christ

How do we know we are in Christ? That we are living as his followers the way God desires? The short answer is: his love. Loving others, including our enemies, is what sets us apart. Continuing his letter, John reminds us of Jesus’ commandment: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you. . .