There's a quote from one of my favorite western movies I have taken to heart these past few months in light of all the escalating tension across our nation and around our world. In a way I've never considered before, it sets the table for what might take place if we dared to follow Jesus' challenge of accepting Beatitude #7 - "Blessed are the peacemakers." (Matthew 5:9)

"Don't force me to fight because you won't like my way of fighting."

I get it. There is much to be angry about right now. There is a spiritual battle that is greater than any so-called culture war. The kingdom of heaven, established by Jesus Christ, is advancing upon the earth. And the forces of darkness are resisting. Don't get suckered into using the same tactics as the enemy. Fight the battle as Jesus taught us to fight.

Resistance begins by spreading tables and inviting the opposition to break bread.

Resistance begins by sowing seeds of kindness in the lives of others.

Resistance begins by daring to fight the good fight in such a way that neither side will understand or appreciate it.

Resist anyway.

Viva la resistance!

Featuring "Gardening" by JJ Heller (Used by Permission through Musicbed).