This Sunday, we delved into Jesus' radical reinterpretation of 'an eye for an eye.' Instead of retaliation, we're called to turn the other cheek, give more than what's demanded, and go the extra mile. These aren't just passive responses, but active choices that reflect God's image and invite others into His kingdom.
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This week's scripture was Matthew 5:38-42
This week's scripture was Matthew 5:38-42
- Retaliation and "getting even" are not part of God's kingdom. Instead, we're called to respond to wrongs with love and grace, even when it's difficult.
- Jesus' teachings challenge us to see others' full humanity and to force them to see God's image in us through our unexpected responses.
- Living out these principles isn't about being a doormat, but about actively choosing to break cycles of vengeance and invite others into God's way of living.
As we go through this week, let's consider how we can apply these challenging teachings in our daily lives. Where might God be calling us to "turn the other cheek" or "go the extra mile"?
Coming up at LVfirst
Everything coming up at LVfirst in the next weeks.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bedding Drive (ALL OF SEPTEMBER)
We are holding a bedding drive all month long leading up to our Bed Build for Sleep in Heavenly Peace on September 27th. Bring new sets of Twin bedding all month long on Sunday mornings or our Drive-Thru Donation Center on Tuesdays from 10AM to 1PM.
We are holding a bedding drive all month long leading up to our Bed Build for Sleep in Heavenly Peace on September 27th. Bring new sets of Twin bedding all month long on Sunday mornings or our Drive-Thru Donation Center on Tuesdays from 10AM to 1PM.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build (September 27, 2025)
Join us for our Bed Build for Sleep in Heavenly Peace! We will be in the back parking lot (by the Warehouse) building beds that will go to families throughout our community. This is a great opportunity to come together and serve the children in our city!
Join us for our Bed Build for Sleep in Heavenly Peace! We will be in the back parking lot (by the Warehouse) building beds that will go to families throughout our community. This is a great opportunity to come together and serve the children in our city!
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