I wasn’t sure what to expect as we pulled into the parking lot of a local Sikh Temple (known as a gurudwara) last night, but I assumed it would be culturally enlightening and offer a glimpse into a worldview and religious tradition I have only sparingly engaged. While yesterday was the National Day of Remembrance …
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Tragic Realities in the Midst of Hope
This has been a strange week in the international life of NieuCommunities. Within days of each other, we had two stirring incidents take place on opposite sides of the world. One of our sites is in Pretoria, South Africa. While developing young Church leaders, our team has been diving deep into the local context, which …
Just Peacemaking #7: Hebron – Sacredness Turned Violent
Bars and bullet proof glass that separate the Mosque and Synagogue that cover the Tombs of the Patriarchs. Sarah’s Tomb sits in between the two. The abandoned Shuhada street that has been the “front lines” of violence in Hebron. There is a Christian Peacemaker Team based in Hebron that simply walks the streets and escorts …
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Just Peacemaking #6: Palestinian’s Choosing Way of Jesus
This week I will post my last three video reflections from my time wading through the center of the Israel/Palestine conflict. There were so many experiences, insights and connections that I will only touch on a couple stories in these remaining videos. Please don’t hesitate to contact me personally if you would like more info …
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