My first peace book came out in 1992, Christian Peacemaking: From Heritage to Hope (for a free download click here). Another book came out at the same time with similar themes and some of the same stories, Religion: The Missing Dimension of Statecraft edited by Douglas Johnston and Cynthia Sampson. Inside the cover jacket former U.S. Secretary of… Read more »
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“Resiliency in Puerto Rico” by Mylinda Baits
For the director of music. A maskil of David. When Doeg the Edomite had gone to Saul and told him: “David has gone to the house of Ahimelek.” Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero? Why do you boast all day long, you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God? You who practice deceit,… Read more »
Seven Soul Nurturing Strategies for Those Who Support Others by Mylinda Baits
When I was a kid I used to sit on the kitchen counter and watch my Nana cook. Our conversations during those times filled my heart, mind and soul as much or more than the chicken fried steak and gravy filled my stomach. She never used a recipe, but somehow the way she cooked made… Read more »
Accompaniment Ministry by Sharon Buttry
August 8, 2018 To walk alongside another person in the ministry of accompaniment means I choose to walk with an open heart, expectant that we we are learning together from each other. We are sharing our joys and sorrows with the same feeling for each other.We are working together, shoulder to shoulder, hand to hand, walking in… Read more »
“An Important Decision” by Veronika Voloshyna
AN IMPORTANT DECISION I learned Conflict Transformation (CT) in 2011 through experiential learning and liked it very much, first, because it’s non-violent, and, second, because it’s experiential, and, third, because conflict is understood as potentially positive and productive force for change. As a result, I made a decision to consciously choose non-violence. In the beginning… Read more »