Matthew 5:38-42 – Teaching about revenge
Diocesan Communications
March 9, 2018
We live in a world where bullies have power to dominate and intimidate us. People say “I don’t get mad, I get even” and “I’ve
We live in a world where bullies have power to dominate and intimidate us. People say “I don’t get mad, I get even” and “I’ve
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