Fearless Faith – ending the era of violence in our cities

11 ”Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.   Matthew 5:11-12   The Sermon on the Mount is a …

38 ”You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone …

61 Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.” 62 Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.””   Luke 9:61-62   My great grandfather would understand this passage.  He …

59  He said to another man, “Follow me.”  But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”  60  Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”   Luke 9:59-60   How many people have said “yes” to a new spiritual path …