Sacred Mundane: The Blog

As we begin wading into the Second Mile waters, we’ll inevitably have some objections, or at least valid questions, that surface. What about abuse? Does God call me to be a doormat? Aren’t we just enabling people? This looks a lot like codependence! True, at first glance, the Second Mile can look like generosity gone too far, it can look frighteningly similar to codependence. But, as always, Jesus brings things beyond outward behavior, and into matters of the motive, matters of the heart. In this realm, codependence and Christianity couldn’t be more different. In this episode we explore this difference, and learn some wisdom for how to navigate dangerous situations by considering the whole counsel of God. Read More

“There must be an active love for the individuals who may be caught up in an evil unjust system while we continue to work passionately and unrelentingly to do away with the system itself” (MLK) It is possible for us to say to our enemy, with genuine love and compassion: I’m fighting, but I’m not fighting you. Jesus shows us the path of fighting against injustice while simultaneously loving and forgiving even the person who is carrying out that injustice. Read More

When Jesus said, “Do not resist the one who is evil,” what did he MEAN? Does this mean we’re just to go along with every injustice and never push back against the evils we see at work in our lives and our world? In this short episode we dive into the clear Scriptural teaching on who to really resist, and how. Thanks for continuing with me along this journey!Read More

So how do we really win? The Second Mile gives us a super cool battle plan that’s surprisingly simple to employ in any situation. It can even become fun. And the more we spend time in God’s Word and get to know His heart, the better we’ll be able to employ this method and deal a death blow to the Devil’s schemes. Don’t miss this simple but powerful strategy!Read More