Preach love in the face of hate

This blog from Rebecca Voelkel which I found over at CNN.com is a must-read. She speaks against LGBT (Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual, Transgender) hate in the wake of recent brutal attacks on the community in the U.S. While there were parts that I disagree with, it is her message of love that I'm for.

An excerpt:

"As a pastor who claims the life and ministry of Jesus as her model, I need to say that this is simply unacceptable. Preaching hate from our pulpits, in our politics, or to our pupils is never acceptable. It literally endangers lives. And the life and ministry of Jesus alway stands against that which hates, hurts or destroy."

If nothing else, we need to remember to show the love of Jesus in what Voelkel refers to as very "real ways." It is this "persistent love" that we need to work on, the sort of love that casts out all hate and gives life.