Lament is finally not an expression of despair but of faith. By: John Paarlberg, Regional Coordinator with Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP). We gathered
Unprecedented Humanitarian Catastrophe By: Omar Shaban, Written October 15th, 2023 in Gaza City; Revised for publication January 8th, 2024. Today is the 93rd day of
We want to wish a Merry Christmas to all of our Orthodox brothers and sisters who are celebrating the birth of Christ today, and share
In Everlasting Light, Justice Shines, Sunday Devotional for Advent 2023Written by Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon, CMEP’s Executive Director Readings: Isaiah 62:6-12 | Psalm 97
In Preparation for the Arrival, Sunday Devotional for Advent 2023Written by Katheryn Hamm, who traveled with CMEP to the Holy Land in Spring 2023, and
Praying the Psalms, Saturday Meditation for Advent 2023Written by Lauren Draper, Middle East Fellow Readings: Malachi 3: 1-4, 23-24 | Psalm 25 | Luke 1:
Awareness Examen, Friday Meditation for Advent 2023Written by Lauren Draper, Middle East Fellow Readings: Hebrews 7:18-25 | Mark 10:24-32 Hebrews 7: 18-19 holds in tension
Reflective Prayer, Thursday Meditation for Advent 2023Written by Lauren Draper, Middle East Fellow Readings: Hebrews 7:1-6 | Mark 10:17-27 And as he was setting out
Gospel Contemplation, Wednesday Meditation for Advent 2023Written by Dr. Benjamin Norquist, CMEP Ambassador Warren Clark Fellow (AWCF) Readings: Hebrews 10:32-38 | Mark 9:33-41 At that
Lectio Divina, Tuesday Meditation for Advent 2023Written by Fayelle Ewuakye, Communications Coordinator Readings: Mark 10:2-12 | Hebrews 4:1-13 I was introduced to the meditative practice
