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Monthly Archives: September 2019
September 30, 2019
Making peace by supporting refugees and migrants Finding God’s presence in a strange new land Ekama Eni Psalm 9:1 The Lord is the stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Reflection: For most of history, we humans have demonstrated a tendency to ‘other’ people who leave the places that they come from… Read more »
September 29, 2019
Making peace by supporting refugees and migrants Because you were immigrants in the land of Egypt Rev. Ginna Bairby Psalm 66:12 We went through fire and through water; yet you have brought us out to a spacious place. Reflection: God spends so much time in the Hebrew Scriptures reminding the people of Israel where they… Read more »
September 28, 2019
Making peace by ending violence Joy in the midst of sorrow Michelle Muñiz Psalm 149:3 (CEB) Let them praise God’s name with dance; let them sing God’s praise with drum and lyre! Reflection: On a recent Travel Study Seminar hosted by the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, I visited Gangjeong Village on Jeju Island, South Korea. We… Read more »
September 27, 2019
Making peace by ending violence Forgiveness as letting go Susan Keil Smith Matthew 6:14-15 (CEB) “If you forgive others their sins, God will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive others, neither will God forgive your sins.” Reflection: Jesus gives us a template for how to pray. As we repeat the all-too-familiar prayer that… Read more »
September 26, 2019
Making peace by ending violence The hope of a promised land Michelle Muñiz Psalm 143:8 Let me hear of your steadfast love in the morning, for in you I put my trust. Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Reflection: I recently read an article that told… Read more »
September 25, 2019
Making peace by ending violence When we are the wicked Rev. Eric Markman Psalm 147:6 The Lord lifts up the downtrodden, he casts the wicked to the ground. Reflection: What happens when we might be the wicked? In November 2018, I participated in a Peacemaking Travel Study Seminar to Korea, hosted by loving and hospitable… Read more »
September 24, 2019
Making peace by ending violence A time to pause Michelle Muñiz Psalm 54:2-3 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. For the insolent have risen against me, the ruthless seek my life; they do not set God before them. Selah Reflection: I’ve had the privilege to witness and admire… Read more »
September 23, 2019
Making peace by ending violence Confronting corporate violence Rev. Eric Markman Psalm 145:14 The Lord upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down. Reflection: It was my first month as a Peace Corps volunteer in a small village in Sierra Leone. Night came quickly near the equator; with no electricity,… Read more »
September 22, 2019
Making peace by ending violence Repenting, one step at a time Rev. Ginna Bairby Luke 3:10-11 The crowds asked John, “What then should we do?” In reply he said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with the one who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” Reflection: John the Baptist preaches… Read more »
September 21, 2019
Making peace by disrupting systematic racism Honoring God is loving and serving all Rev. Raafat L. Zaki 1 Corinthians 4:1–2 Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. Reflection: Faithfulness is measured not only by our commitment… Read more »
