Tag: Shalom

  • If one is Praying for Peace…

    If one is Praying for Peace…

    Then one is praying for new life. Hope. And everything that can come from it. Joy. And everyone who can experience it. And justice for all.

  • Peace

    Peace

    Episode 10 December 16, 2021

  • Peace and the presence of God

    Peace and the presence of God

    There’s an element of peace that we’re often missing: that it is something we actively bring into the world.

  • Restore

    What is the story so far? A promise. Learned obedience. Centered in relationship. Interpreting and practicing the faith As we conclude our time in Holy Scripture, we arrive at an ending – one that is as improbable as it is confounding. The apocalypse. Week Five: Restore Watch the video In the first part, we reflected on…

  • Shalom – No Justice No Peace

    Shalom – No Justice No Peace

    Hi Friends, There’s a word we should get really comfortable with. Shalom. Shalom is Hebrew for peace. It’s also Hebrew for justice. And reconciliation. And hope. And Health. Wellness. Safety. Because the idea of peace cannot exist without safety and wellness and health and hope and reconciliation and justice. I cannot have peace if I…

  • Making Peace

    Making Peace

    Jesus sends us out to proclaim peace. But some people we like don’t want to hear it.

  • The Presence of Peace

    The Presence of Peace

    The peace Jesus promises isn’t a passive thing done to us, or a weapon to enforce conformity. It is the very love of God and it is already here. God brings to life the peace that is already present. Easter 6C | John 14:23-29 Let’s talk about peace. I think we’re tempted to start with…

  • An Embarrassment of Grace

    An Embarrassment of Grace

    Jesus sends his disciples out before they’re ready to do the work they don’t understand. A lot like us. Because that’s the work for us to do. Proper 6A | Matthew 9:35-10:23 Some time ago. A few years before seminary, before I preached my first sermon or proclaimed my first gospel, I was getting up…