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Lowell McDonald's avatar

I just realized while reading your piece that telling exiles to seek the good of their city is tantamount to telling them to love their enemy. Great writing.

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Dorothy Campbell's avatar

Thank you for this!! So meaningful and beautifully written.

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Audrey Meyer's avatar

Jane Armstrong, still discipling college women at Miami of Ohio, would routinely hammer home that this is a weekend in light of eternity. In my fifties now, and it routinely runs in my mind. She is a warrior for Jesus! Still running the race and getting more into the race for Jesus.

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Terry Christiansen's avatar

I see a beautiful thread of gratitude that you have graciously woven through this perfectly timed post! It’s a powerful reminder as Christ-followers to view our response to these difficult issues and times through the lens of Jesus’ sacrificial love for us. Thank you!

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Tom Possin's avatar

Well done! Thank you!

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LynnB's avatar

A wonderful and timely post. Whenever I read or hear the word "shalom," I glimpse that for which we are longing, and I am reminded of how we are to live as we pursue it. That greatly helps In these highly opinionated and divided times.

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James Shelton's avatar

Nailed it. As a pastor, I struggle with the patriotic celebrations that are often expected within worship services. Thank you for providing me with something to think about.

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