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Posts Tagged: peace & global witness
September 19, 2019
Making peace by disrupting systematic racism Blessing vs. privilege Susan Keil Smith Matthew 5:3– and 5:5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit … blessed are the meek …” Reflection: The Beatitudes have always been challenging for me. Perhaps it’s meant to be that way. Reading the Beatitudes against the backdrop of racism, the lesson they… Read more »
September 18, 2019
Making peace by disrupting systematic racism The problem with purity Rev. Jessica Vazquez Torres Psalm 15:1-3 (CEB) Who can live in your tent, Lord? Who can dwell on your holy mountain? The person who … does no damage with their talk, does no harm to a friend, doesn’t insult a neighbor. Reflection: For a country purporting… Read more »
September 17, 2019
Making peace by disrupting systematic racism Intellectual bigotry and racism Joseph Jadway Marasigan 1 Corinthians 1:30 (NIV) It is because of God that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God — that is, our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Reflection: In his letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul warns… Read more »
September 16, 2019
Making peace by disrupting systematic racism The problem of power Rev. Jessica Vazquez Torres Matthew 4:1 (CEB) Then the Spirit led Jesus up into the wilderness so that the devil might tempt him. Reflection: Power. We struggle with how to use it responsibly. When asked about power, many people respond with a paraphrase of Lord… Read more »
September 15, 2019
Making peace by disrupting systematic racism Reflecting the glory of God Rev. Ginna Bairby Psalm 19:1 The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims God’s handiwork. Reflection: Racism is perhaps the most pernicious form of violence in our world today. Sometimes the violence of racism is explicit. A white police officer… Read more »
September 14, 2019
Making peace by addressing root causes of poverty Hearing good news Rev. Miriam Foltz Jeremiah 4:19 My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain! Oh, the walls of my heart! My heart is beating wildly; I cannot keep silent; for I hear the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war. Reflection: Jeremiah heard the… Read more »
September 13, 2019
Making peace by addressing root causes of poverty Refuge for the poor Rev. Rachel Shepherd Psalm 14:6 You would confound the plans of the poor, but the Lord is their refuge. Reflection: The Lord is the refuge of the poor. A shelter. A safe space. People with housing often take this safety for granted, but people who… Read more »
September 12, 2019
Making peace by addressing root causes of poverty Confronting the law Rev. Miriam Foltz 1 Timothy 1:8 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately. Reflection: Timothy writes that the law is laid down not for the innocent but for those who stray from the path of righteousness. But what… Read more »
September 11, 2019
Making peace by addressing root causes of poverty Money matters Rev. Rachel Shepherd Luke 18:22 “There is still one thing lacking. Sell all that you own and distribute the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” Reflection: Jesus is like that person who stops you on the… Read more »
September 10, 2019
Making peace by addressing root causes of poverty Singing America Rev. Miriam Foltz Psalm 101:1 I will sing of loyalty and of justice; to you, O Lord, I will sing. Reflection: As I left the grocery store, the mother and child asked me for Greyhound bus fare. With wrinkled clothes and wearied faces, they had… Read more »
