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Ed Escobar and Bethany Farrell

Loving the Difficult People in Your Life

January 13, 2026   ●   1 min

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In this episode, we’re talking about one of the hardest parts of following Jesus—loving difficult people. Whether it’s a critical coworker, a gossiping friend, or someone who just knows how to push your buttons, Scripture reminds us that love is still the call.

Jesus said in John 13:35, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” That means our response to others—especially the challenging ones—speaks volumes about who we belong to.

Takeaways:

  • Loving others isn’t about agreeing—it’s about reflecting Christ’s heart.

  • Prayer is often the first step toward compassion.

  • Patience and kindness in difficult moments reveal God’s grace in us.

  • You may be the only example of Jesus someone encounters today.

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