Sword

Unfolding Light · Jun 16, 2026 · 1m

I have not come to bring peace but a sword. —Matthew 10.34The blade is not violence, but discernment,separating truth from desire,refusing to “go along to get along.”The gospel of peace disturbs the powerful.Someone will object. But you needn’t thrust.You already have, with your upsetting mercy.Be careful: how smoothly the knives come out!It’s so easy to turn integrity into snottiness,to defend truth by attacking people.To take an unpopular stand, stand in it gently.Disagree without defensiveness.Uphold love with love. __________________Steve Garnaas-HolmesUnfolding…