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Posts Tagged: reconciliation
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 »
September 9, 2019
Making peace by addressing root causes of poverty Integrity at home Rev. Rachel Shepherd Psalm 101:2 I will study the way that is blameless. When shall I attain it? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house. Reflection: This psalm asks a perennial human question: “When shall I attain the way that is… Read more »
September 8, 2019
Making peace by addressing root causes of poverty Golden calves and American idols Rev. Ginna Bairby 1 Kings 12:21–33 So the king took counsel, and made two calves of gold. He said to the people, “You have gone up to Jerusalem long enough. Here are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of… Read more »
September 7, 2019
What does it mean to commit to peace? Just peacemaking: painfully and patiently Rev. Raafat L. Zaki Mark 15:33–34 When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. At three o’clock Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you… Read more »
September 5, 2019
What does it mean to commit to peace? Taking a risk Rev. Emily Brewer Mark 15:12–21 “Crucify him!” Reflection: There was a kid in my second-grade class named Paul whom other kids called “Paul Bunyan.” Maybe it sounds innocuous, but the intent was to ostracize him, and it worked. I never teased Paul, but I… Read more »
September 4, 2019
What does it mean to commit to peace? The promise of equity Ekama Eni Psalm 96:10-11 Say among the nations “The Lord is sovereign! The world is firmly established; it shall never be moved. God will judge the peoples with equity.” Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. Reflection: Merriam-Webster defines equity… Read more »
September 3, 2019
What does it mean to commit to peace? Temptations to denial Rev. Dr. Robert B. Woodruff Mark 14:72 … Then Peter remembered that Jesus had said to him, “Before the cock crows twice, you will deny me three times.” And Peter broke down and wept. Reflection: Denial serves as a barrier between a person and… Read more »
September 2, 2019
What does it mean to commit to peace? Peacemaking through interfaith commuity Rev. Eric Markman Psalm 145:9 The Lord is good to all, and God’s compassion is over all that God has made. Reflection: I serve a multicultural church that has strong relationships with our neighboring Jewish temple and mosque. Three years ago, we worked… Read more »
