Christmas time is filled with child-like utopian dreams, highlighted by smiles of joy and laughter, everyone loving their neighbor in a world decorated with reds and greens. Take a moment. Can you remember the twinkling little eyes mesmerized by the … Continue reading Let It Begin With Me
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27 It can be hard … Continue reading Peace Alludes Us All
We will begin singing carols about peace this month. We will raise our voices to beseech the holy infant to “sleep in heavenly peace,” and we will elevate a hallelujah to the “Prince of Peace.” And versions of Jill … Continue reading Let peace-making begin with me…
As a young person growing up in church I gave very little attention to the Old Testament prophets. They seemed confusing and irrelevant, but as I matured I began to wade into the waters of those mysterious books, captivated by … Continue reading Prophesy Past, Prophesy Present, Until there is Peace
Let’s not react to situations with fear and confusion. Peace is ours to embrace. “NIKE!!!” He yelled to get my attention. “Ni – KEY!!!” He yelled again, and this time he was even louder. It was more pronounced and firmer. My attention … Continue reading Don’t Hit The Panic Button
Jump into my Hummer, where old spirituals take on new meaning. Continue reading Swing Low, Sweet Hummer EV
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”
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
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
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