Posts Categorized: Reclaim Christ the Peacemaker

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

We reclaim the power of nonviolent love  Matthew 5:38–42 Submitted by Rev. Dr. Daniel J. Ott “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the… Read more »

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

We reclaim the power of nonviolent love  Matthew 4:18–22 Submitted by Rev. Ginna Bairby “Follow me,” Jesus says to his disciples, “And I will make you fish for people.” Reflection: It’s not enough for Jesus that Simon Peter and Andrew become his disciples. That’s a fine start, but he makes it clear from the beginning… Read more »

Saturday and Sunday, September 16–17, 2017

We reclaim the power of nonviolent love  Psalm 114 Submitted by Rev. Jessica Hawkinson When Israel went out from Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language, Judah became God’s sanctuary, Israel his dominion. The sea looked and fled; Jordan turned back. The mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. Why… Read more »

Saturday and Sunday, September 16–17, 2017

We reclaim the power of nonviolent love  Psalm 114 Submitted by Rev. Jessica Hawkinson When Israel went out from Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language, Judah became God’s sanctuary, Israel his dominion. The sea looked and fled; Jordan turned back. The mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. Why… Read more »

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

We reclaim the power of nonviolent love  Matthew 5:43–48 Submitted by Rev. Roger Scott Powers “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in… Read more »

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

We reclaim the power of nonviolent love   Romans 14:17–19 Submitted by Rev. Terra Winston The kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval. Let us therefore make… Read more »