Lenten Devotion: Disappointment with God and Persistent Hope
By Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon What does it mean to have Persistent Hope in the midst of disappointment and despair? Throughout the 40 days of Lent, this is the theme I am wrestling with,...
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Hanging in the Balance: An Israeli/Palestinian Pilgrimage
By Reesheda Washington There is such a stark contrast between the two regions that one might easily, though erroneously, be lured into the deceptive ease of seeing only two worlds: that of Israel and...
Raising a Principled Voice in a Beloved Land
By Celia Riley “If your son didn’t come home from school and you heard he was arrested, who could you call? If your husband is from the West Bank and you have Jerusalem residency,...
Addressing Difference in a Divided Nation
If you want to appeal to people, you need to speak to their concerns—not yours. By Jonathan Haidt Note: Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at New York University’s Stern School of Business, examining...
Um El Kheir / Mother of Good
By Jessica Hill Amidst the daily realities of living under occupation in Palestine, as the threat of demolition of homes and property hangs in the air, inspiring individuals and communities continue to be committed...
Conflict Stirs Evangelical Debate
By Andrew F. Bush and Rob Dalrymple Recently, the world watched the shocking televised split-screen images of Israel resorting to live fire against Palestinian demonstrators in Gaza, killing dozens and wounding hundreds including women...
Running for Human Rights
By Sara Burback On March 23, I had the opportunity to join over 7,000 runners of all ages gathered in Bethlehem’s Manger Square, awaiting the signal to cross the starting line to begin the...
Shadia Qubti: Creating Grassroots Platforms for Collaborative Peacemaking
By Sara Burback As a Palestinian Christian and citizen of Israel, Shadia Qubti has embodied many identities as she has grown from the role of student to advocate and peacemaker. Originally from Nazareth, one...
Israel, Palestine, and the Wilderness of Weeping
By Micky ScottBey Jones As we exited Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, the sun was setting and the valley was covered in pink and orange light. It was so crowded...
Haram al-Sharif and the Status Quo
By Molly Lorden During the season of Lent, Churches for Middle East Peace is focusing on Jerusalem as a city shared by three faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This week, we look closer at the deep...
