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Posts Categorized: Advent
December 8, 2012
by Ben Wiley, Presbyterian Peacemaking Program Summer Intern (2012) and student, Davidson College (Davidson, North Carolina) Luke 21:10-11 “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven” (Luke 21:10-11). In many ways… Read more »
December 7, 2012
by Kris Clutter, Legal Assistant/Receptionist, People’s Law Office (Chicago, Illinois) 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 While I was reading this passage, Lady Gaga’s song, “Bad Romance” happened to come on my Pandora radio. Naturally, the first question that came to mind was, “What does a bad romance look like in the eyes of God?” At first glance… Read more »
December 6, 2012
by Abigail Heimach, Program Assistant, Presbyterian Peacemaking Program (Louisville, Kentucky) Psalm 18 Psalm 18 is filled with violent images—portraying God as a strong man. The imagery is far from my experience as a peace-seeking feminist, and I struggle to focus on God as a source of strength. I used to see my reliance on God’s… Read more »
December 5, 2012
by Katrina Pekich-Bundy, Teaching Elder, Hanover Presbyterian Church (Hanover, Indiana) Isaiah 2:1-4 While growing up I understood why we learned history in school, though I could never remember the dates of battles or who fought which war. I’d like to think that in elementary school I was keen enough to see that war was against… Read more »
December 4, 2012
by Rachel Parsons-Wells, Kinesis Organizer (Louisville, Kentucky) Luke 20:9-18 Today’s text brings a dark note to the Advent season. Here we see Jesus as an adult, using story to reflect on some harsh realities. This adult Jesus tells us a parable, a story that is meant to be unpacked. The landowner represents God, the one… Read more »
December 3, 2012
by Meagan Manas, Presbyterian Women Staff Specialist for Justice and Peace (Brooklyn, New York) Isaiah 1:10-20 Probably like most peacemakers, I love this passage from Isaiah. How many times have we been at a General Assembly or another solemn meeting and simply “couldn’t endure” it? For those interested in working for justice and peace, these… Read more »
December 2, 2012
by Sarah Osborne, young adult vounteer (Tucson, Arizona) Psalm 24 God created heaven and earth, brought light out of darkness, built land over the waters, made plants and animals to populate the planet, and God created humans last of all. We are individually shaped, uniquely sculpted, and wholly formed in God’s image. The question is:… Read more »
December 25, 2011
Sunday, December 25 1 John 4:7-16 Christmas is here! Baby Jesus is sleeping in the manger as two exhausted parents look on. The shepherds are still in a state of amazement from having heard the heavenly choir singing, “Glory to God in the highest! Peace to all on earth!” And for us—mission accomplished. Cantatas… Read more »
December 24, 2011
Saturday, December 24 Matthew 1:20b The birth story of Jesus is a beautiful declaration of God’s power. The contrast between struggle and surprise is evident. We read about the burden placed upon a teenage mother who is in the engagement process of marriage to an older man named Joseph. Can’t you hear the criticism,… Read more »
December 23, 2011
Friday, December 23 Luke 1:79 Advent Reflection PrayerBeloved FatherIn your mercy,Bring light into our lives like the sunriseDeliver us from darkness,From fear,And from the shadow of death.Guide our steps as we attempt to walk the path of peaceTo become peacemakers. Shaheen Amjad-Ali, professor, Department of Religious Studies Metropolitan State University and member Peace Discernment… Read more »
