Category Archives: Overcoming Hate

Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Twenty-five years after September 11, remembering the courage and sacrifice of those who ran toward danger raises a deeper question: What does it mean for followers of Jesus to become peacemakers in a world still divided by fear, anger and hatred? Continue reading →

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Fighting Back Like Jesus

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

In the wake of political violence and growing anger in our world, it’s easy to feel consumed by bitterness and the desire for revenge. This post reflects on my own struggle with those chains and how God reminded me of a better way—the way of Jesus. Instead of retaliation, Christ calls us to love our enemies, pray for those who persecute us, and trust God with justice. Though it’s never easy, only forgiveness and love can break the cycle of hate and set us free. Continue reading →

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