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No, at the end of the day, we cannot all get along if we stand on opposite sides of Jesus.

Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division.

Luke 12

While as much as it depends on us we need to try to get along with everyone (Rom 12:18) that is not going to be possible for those who deny Jesus. Science, politics, and just life in general… being a Christian affects every aspect. We should be the first people to have joy, give a smile, and love others, but we cannot compromise on what the Bible teaches us. We cannot shy away from teaching all that Jesus commands us, this will create division. Jesus did not come for “peace on earth and good will towards all men.” He gives us peace with Him, but that will create the opposite to those opposed to God.

So, don’t be discouraged when people treat you poorly for your position on matters the Bible speaks to clearly. Count it all joy!

What are we waiting for… the Kingdom is here!

if I cast out demons with the finger of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you. When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are in peace. But when a stronger than he comes upon him and overcomes him, he takes from him all his armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils.

Luke 11

Jesus was casting out demons saying “hey look, here’s the proof that the Kingdom is here!” Jesus is telling us that Satan is defeated, he is bound, because the “stronger man” (Jesus) is here. He is in charge, he has won the battle!

So what are we waiting for? Let’s get with it. We are not weak, we are not ineffective, we are His people, sent in His power… we’ve already won! Let’s go change the world!!!

Jesus gives us a model for prayer. It’s not something to be memorized to simply recite as some kind of incantation to make God jump through hoops, prayer never works like that, but this is a guide to show you what prayer is intended to be about.

Father, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come.
Give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us.
And lead us not into temptation.

Luke 11

Honor God

Pray for His will.

Pray for provision, forgiveness, and strength to love (forgive) people.

And pray for the strength to live as God wants you.

This is a repost about the Trinity from St. Patrick and his friends 🙂

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The Trinity is like…

…nope, He’s not like anything else.

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Have you ever lamented that life doesn’t seem fair?

Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

Luke 10:13

Do you understand what Jesus is saying here? If the signs done for these people were done for the people of Tyre and Sidon, then they would have repented… yet, they didn’t repent. God does not give everyone an “equal chance” and life isn’t “fair” – it doesn’t seem intended to be.

But God is just. He does not promise to give us all a “fair shake” but he does promise to put everything right in the end. So when life isn’t fair, don’t accuse God of not doing something he promised, or worse, of not being there. He is not the cable guy 4 hours late, he’s doing exactly what he intends to do… trust him.