My husband Daniel grew up in a Mennonite Brethren (MB) church tradition with all that entails: great German food, church potlucks, plaid button-down shirts tucked neatly into khakis, and old hearty hymns. The MB lifestyle is one of simplicity, of community, of peace. As I understand it, these are largely people who want to live non-violent lives in harmony with others. They’re pacifists, conscientious objectors to warfare. Their current
I spent many years as a Christian trying to “kill rude people with kindness”, mostly with family members. I was in my early 60’s before I realized I had enough of it. I have since blocked family members and friends that I still pray for. Only our Lord can change a person’s heart. As usual, this is a great article!
I used to think being a Christian meant more or less being a pacifist. Then my eyes were opened and I realized Jesus was no wuss. He was a gentle, but strong man's man. He strode on down to the waterfront one day and told a bunch of hard and tough fishermen/longshoremen to drop their sh%t and follow him - and they did it! OK, I'm paraphrasing a bit... The point is, Satan's out to rob, kill, and destroy us and everything we stand for. We do not have to just take it in stride. The Lord's gonna return one day but until He does, we fight. We give the enemy God's honest truth, good and hard!
I spent many years as a Christian trying to “kill rude people with kindness”, mostly with family members. I was in my early 60’s before I realized I had enough of it. I have since blocked family members and friends that I still pray for. Only our Lord can change a person’s heart. As usual, this is a great article!
Another good one, Kaeley. Thank you!
I used to think being a Christian meant more or less being a pacifist. Then my eyes were opened and I realized Jesus was no wuss. He was a gentle, but strong man's man. He strode on down to the waterfront one day and told a bunch of hard and tough fishermen/longshoremen to drop their sh%t and follow him - and they did it! OK, I'm paraphrasing a bit... The point is, Satan's out to rob, kill, and destroy us and everything we stand for. We do not have to just take it in stride. The Lord's gonna return one day but until He does, we fight. We give the enemy God's honest truth, good and hard!