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Posts Tagged: peace & global witness
September 3, 2018
Peace that passes understanding: not one of us By Rev. Mihee Kim-Kort Mark 9:38–50 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” Reflection: I love when people ask me about my kids. People ask, “How… Read more »
September 2, 2018
Peace that passes understanding By Rev. Patrick D. Heery Philippians 4:4–9 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Reflection: When Paul writes to the Philippians, he does so facing his own death. He is in prison, and not long from now he may be killed. In his letter, Paul reflects… Read more »
September 14, 2017
We commit to the study and practice of nonviolence Psalm 137 Submitted by Rev. Roger Scott Powers By the rivers of Babylon— there we sat down and there we wept when we remembered Zion. On the willows there we hung up our harps. For there our captors asked us for songs, and our tormentors asked for… Read more »
September 7, 2017
We commit to the study and practice of nonviolence 1 Peter 3:8–15 Submitted by Rev. Terra Winston Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Reflection: Peter’s interpretation of the call to action in Isaiah gets to the heart of the challenge… 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 »
September 3, 2017
Peacemaking is essential to our faith Romans 12:18 Submitted by Rev. Jessica Hawkinson If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Reflection: Welcome to the 2017 Season of Peace. In this season, you’re invited to walk with five peacemakers through five affirmations that are central to the… Read more »
