The December Theme, Peace on Earth
Let there be peace on earthAnd let it begin with me.Let there be peace on earthThe peace that was meant to be. Jill Jackson-Miller and Sy Miller There is hope in a world of confused faces, culture wars, factions, political … Continue reading The December Theme, Peace on Earth
Stumbling Down the Path Toward Peace on Earth
It’s one thing to desire peace on earth. It’s another, very different, thing to try to figure out how to make it happen. I was reminded again of that difficulty on one of the most humiliating days I’ve had in … Continue reading Stumbling Down the Path Toward Peace on Earth
“Peace on Earth – 8 Forms of What That Would Might Look Like”
The third verse of the classic song “Imagine” by the great, late John Lennon offers this wisdom:“Imagine no possessionsI wonder if you canNo need for greed or hungerA brotherhood of man.”As an admirer of The Beatles in general – and … Continue reading “Peace on Earth – 8 Forms of What That Would Might Look Like”
Let Peace Begin with the Children
If we are to reach real peace in this world and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with children; and if they will grow up in their natural innocence, we … Continue reading Let Peace Begin with the Children
Harmony Beyond Silence: Redefining Peace
Hope is the strongest emotion humans have. Without the gift of hope, there is no reason to live. When void of hope, we cannot imagine the future having a different outcome than the current course. What else is there to … Continue reading Harmony Beyond Silence: Redefining Peace
Peace On Earth Begins In Me
It is very difficult to learn how to love people who hurt you, and hurt you repeatedly, and rarely change, if ever. It is difficult because all we can see or feel in our injured state are our own wounds. Continue reading Peace On Earth Begins In Me
Peace on Earth begins with WE
I have always been taught that Christianity is a verb and not a noun. My parents taught us that it is not just right to sit in the pews every Sunday but to be an active, vibrant member of the … Continue reading Peace on Earth begins with WE
Polarization Prevents Peace
Today, as I sit to write, my heart is breaking for our collective humanity. I am grieving not only for the loss of lives in Israel and Palestine, but also for the continued loss of Indigenous, Black and Brown lives … Continue reading Polarization Prevents Peace
Can there ever be Peace on Earth?
Do humans want peace on earth? In a world filled with stratification based on various variables such as religion, ethnicity, sex, race, socioeconomic status, political ideology, etc. is peace on earth even possible? We have people unhoused, hungry, and struggling … Continue reading Can there ever be Peace on Earth?
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