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Sermon: Lead us not into the temptation of violence
What would it do to us if we stopped and prayed the Lord’s Prayer morning, noon, and night? Would we be more willing to share our bread and forgive our debtors? Would we be reminded that all who take the sword will die by the sword, and so refuse to participate in or endorse violence? I encourage us all to try the experiment. Continue reading →
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