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October 3, 2020
Rooting for China Peace in the World Randall Stone Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (NRSV) Reflection: To many, China has become a disquieting word within American political and economic discourse. Pundits and politicians worry about the time, coming soon, when the U.S. economy will no longer… Read more »
October 2, 2020
Liberty and Justice for All Peace in the World Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle Amos 5:23-24 “Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will not listen to the melody of your harps. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an everflowing stream.” (NRSV) Reflection: I am reflecting on justice, long… Read more »
October 1, 2020
Peacemaking Demands Justice, Not Domination Peace in the World Ron Stone Luke 14:31–2; 19:41–2 “Or what King, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able … to oppose the one who comes against him … ? If he cannot, then, while the other is… Read more »
September 30, 2020
Let Peace and Justice Begin with Us Peace in the World Rev. Michael Neuroth Psalm 85:10 Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. (NRSV) Reflection: One of my most cherished memories from my childhood is standing at the piano, singing with my grandmother. Usually my uncle would be at… Read more »
September 29, 2020
Building Peace, Not “Peacekeepers” Peace in the World Rev. Dr. Ruby Wilson Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Reflection: The peace of God is nothing like the peace that the world understands and gives. Jesus told his disciples, “Peace I leave… Read more »
September 28, 2020
Courageous Peacemaking Peace in the World Gay Harter Hebrews 13:1–2 Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some have entertained angels without knowing it. Reflection: In the 1990s I was the director of a small nonprofit organization that supported asylum seekers who were detained by the… Read more »
September 27, 2020
Eyes That Open to New Paths for Peace Peace in the World Henry Koenig Stone Psalm 2:1–3 Why do the nations conspire, and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and his anointed, saying, “Let us burst their bonds asunder, and… Read more »
September 26, 2020
On Being Open and Affirming Peace in Community Rev. Jason Boyd Micah 6:6a, 8 “With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? … [God] has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to… Read more »
September 25, 2020
Revisiting Prison Peace in Community Adam Stone Matthew 25:37–40 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing?… Read more »
September 24, 2020
“No Justice, No Peace!” Peace in Community Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Black Jeremiah 6:14 They have treated the wound of my people carelessly, saying, “Peace, peace,” when there is no peace. (NRSV) Reflection: I can remember the first time I heard the words justice and peace linked together. While participating in an anti-police brutality demonstration in… Read more »
