Tag Archives: Middle East

People, Look East!

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Ginna Bairby

Advent and Christmas Reflections on the Middle East Week 1 Jimmy Carter and Simeon: What ‘Consolation’ for Israel and Palestine Today?, Rev. Dr. Chris Iosso A Perspective on Peace: Is There Shalom in the Land?, Marietta Macy Rev. Dr. J. … Continue reading →

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Turkey: Six Important Dynamics for US Christians

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Chris Iosso

Dr. Iosso was aided in this article by consultation with an academic from Turkey and expresses his thanks to that person and to all involved in Turkish civil society. Turkey is a country of 83 million people, bordering 8 other … Continue reading →

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Christmas and the War Next Door

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Linda Macktaby

My mother loves Christmas. I came home to find her big traditional decoration for the Christmas tree. Our house is full of red colors today. Some pictures of Santa Claus here and there. I wanted to be happy and do … Continue reading →

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Hope Incarnated: The Church in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Elmarie Parker

“The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.” – Matthew 13:33 “In spite of the overwhelming situation and the decline of hope, … Continue reading →

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