The Bible has much to say about civil governance, our homegrown Patch blogger Mark Gunderman points out this week.

In chapter two of the Bible book of 2 Timothy, the Bible writer Paul urges prayers to be made for "kings" and all those in authority.

Gunderman encourages residents to pray for the officers in the Manassas Police Department.

Read the entire blog, Pray for Manassas Police Officers

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