In a little weekend inspiration, I wanted to share a powerful story form a recent news headline.

An American missionary whose wife was slain by suspected drug smugglers
says he wants to continue her work in Mexico despite the dangers.

Sam Davis told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he prays for the
gunmen who killed his wife two weeks ago. He doubts they’ll be brought
to justice.

Read the full AP story here.

I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to
rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the
unrighteous.” -Jesus in Matthew 5:44-45, NIV

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DILLON
BURROUGHS is an author, activist, and co-founder of Activist Faith.
Dillon served in Haiti following the epic 2010 earthquake and has
investigated modern slavery in the US and internationally. His books
include Undefending Christianity, Not in My Town (with Charles J.
Powell), and Thirst No More (October). Discover more at DillonBurroughs.org.

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