Tag Archives: peacemaking

#BringBackOurGirls: Tweeting Prayers to the Almighty

Praying for Justice When God Seems Silent I saw it there, a black-and-white magnet on my friend’s refrigerator. Inwardly, I rolled my eyes. “There’s no use trying,” Alice said: “one can’t believe impossible things.” “I daresay you haven’t had much … Continue reading

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Violence, Violence Everywhere

I imagine you have seen it happen before. It happened to me recently, though not for the first time. I was on my way to the Goodwill to drop off some donated items. When I pulled up to a traffic … Continue reading

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#FergusonOctober

The revolution is now. Drums beating People marching Youth leading Mike Brown means we gotta fight back Elders talk Young folks walk Occupy Defy Never give up the fight “Wade in the Water” demands to be heard Heavens open God … Continue reading

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GA221: The Aftermath

Reflections on Justice and Social Witness During and After the 221st General Assembly Let’s Focus on Nonviolence, Rev. Dr. Daniel J. Ott Let’s focus on nonviolence! I am encouraged by the news out of the 221st General Assembly of the … Continue reading

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