By no means to I wish to challenge the Black Lives Matter movement. After all, they have their own campaign for their own specific reasons. But what I do wish to highlight is the importance of focusing on youth in various conflict zones around the world. Often overlooked, the youth of any particular region have […]
Month: November 2015
When Reconciliation Hits Home
Our final meeting on The Holy Land journey was one that will change the views of many of our journeymen and women. If peace and reconciliation hasn’t grabbed you just yet, this will surely push you over the edge. The organization is called The Parent’s Circle. The official website description goes like this… The PCFF […]
A Church in Bethlehem With A Vision
Our next stop on the Holy Land trip was with Dr. Mitri Raheb of Bethlehem. Dr. Raheb is the head of a Lutheran Church in the West Bank, and if you ever want to read about someone doing INCREDIBLE things for the people of his community, pick up Dr. Raheb’s books. Before I tell the […]
A Ministry of Reconciliation
Our next visit on our tour of the Holy Land was with Dr. Salim Munayyer who is the founder of an organization called Musalaha: A Ministry of Reconciliation. Salim is a Palestinian who remembers the early days of Israeli take over of Palestinian land. He tells stories through the eyes of his Father and Grandfather […]
A Palestinian Farmer’s Life
One of my favorite places to visit when we’re in the Holy Land is the Tent of Nations. It’s actually one of the most peaceful parcels of land in the midst of great turmoil. My friend Doud Nasser is the head of the farm, and each time I visit, his father Dahar greats me with […]
