A Holy Juxtaposition: 52 Years of Occupation
I loved my moments at the various holy sites like the Church of the Nativity, Sea of Galilee, Garden of Gethsemane, and the Via Dolorosa. All of these places are sacred to my faith...
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Corinne Whitlatch: A Vision for Peace and Justice
Outside of her advocacy work, Corrine’s passion for the Middle East shines through her intricate glass work that incorporates shards and artifacts gathered on her travels across the region. By Jessica Hill What does...
A Heavy Dose of Hope: Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish
By Cat Knarr Ten years ago, Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish lost three daughters, Bessan, Mayar, and Aya, and one niece, Noor, to an Israeli tank shelling of his home in Gaza. It happened just before...
Jesus Was No Stranger to the Least of These
By Molly Lorden Jesus spent three years with his disciples, ministering to people, healing the sick, spending time in fellowship with sinners, and preaching the good news. In the last two weeks before his...
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,...
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...
