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September 10, 2018
Partners in peace: breaking the rules By Rev. Abby King-Kaiser Luke 6:6–11 After looking around at all of them, Jesus said to him, “Stretch out your hand.” He did so, and his hand was restored. Reflection: We begin this week walking with Jesus on the Sabbath. He teaches, and is watched by those… Read more »
September 9, 2018
Partners in peace By Rev. Patrick D. Heery 1 Corinthians 13 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Reflection: During my final year in college, I had the privilege of participating in community discussions that brought together people of many different faith backgrounds—Muslim,… Read more »
September 8, 2018
Peace that passes understanding: The Belhar Confession By Rev. Patrick D. Heery, interviewing Rev. Allan Boesak Matthew 5:43–48 “I tell you, love your enemies.” Reflection: I remember a conversation I once had with the South African pastor and anti-apartheid activist Allan Boesak. He taught me about peace—the kind that demands truth. The… Read more »
September 7, 2018
Peace that passes understanding: a shared wound By Rev. Patrick D. Heery John 20:19–28 Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Reflection: In the summer of 2017, I stood before 80 men incarcerated in a maximum security prison in central New York, during a revival called Alive in… Read more »
September 6, 2018
Peace that passes understanding: sharing grace By Rev. Layton E. Williams Romans 2:1–11 Do you imagine, whoever you are, that when you judge those who do such things and yet do them yourself, you will escape the judgment of God? Reflection: In this season of peace, the Scriptures remind us of the dangers… Read more »
September 4, 2018
Peace that passes understanding: loving all of creation By Rev. Dr. Antonio (Tony) Aja Acts 2:1–13 All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.” Reflection: However we understand this miracle, we know it is a miracle of… Read more »
September 5, 2017
We have sinned by participating in acts of violence Luke 6:46–49 Submitted by Rev. Terra Winston As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the… Read more »
