Author: Churches for Middle East Peace

Fifth Sunday

Is peace possible? Can dry bones come back to life? by Kyle Cristofalo Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 During election season, if

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Fourth Sunday

Practice: Lectio Divina by Rev. Aune Carlson 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalms 23 Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Lectio Divina: It can be a very enlightening experience

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Third Sunday

Practice: The Examen by Rev. Aune Carlson Exodus 17:1-7 Psalms 95 Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 The Romans text for today acknowledges experiences we will all

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Second Sunday

Practice: Breath Prayer by Rev. Aune Carlson Genesis 12:1-4a Psalms 121 Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 John 3:1-17 In the Romans passage, we hear of Abraham’s being

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First Sunday

Children of God and Perfect Peace by Kevin Vollrath Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 At first glance, the promise of “perfect

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Ash Wednesday

Ashes: Brokenness in the World by Fayelle Ewuakye Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Psalm 51:1-17 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Homes with framed pictures of babies

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Advent 2022: Christmas Day

Relinquishing the Status QuoKelley Nikondeha We meet Joseph, a pious man, in the grip of a dilemma. According to Matthew, he discovered that the young

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