Yesterday we discussed obstacles to reconciliation. For this weekend’s meditation lets consider how we live reconciliation. 1. Relationship — To reconcile both sides need to recognize they are part of a community and that community exists whether there is reconciliation or not. A good example of this is a divorced couple who have children. The…
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There are two things that are roadblocks to reconciliation — silence and blame. Many of us just close our eyes and hope a conflict goes away. I think our attitude toward the many conflicts in Africa falls in this category. We remain silent in the face of injustice, while if similar atrocities were to occur…
Reconciliation 10
Today’s post is found at thehubbellpew.com. I commend to you Becky’s latest comment and encourage you to comment as well. Y’all get reconciliation better than I. As I watch on TV and read about the Paris march and other events surrounding the massacres in Paris and Africa, I can’t help but wonder about the motivation and…
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A reader writes in, “Why are you spending so much time on Reconciliation.” Well there are lots of reasons — including there is so much in this world that needs to be reconciled, and I believe that Christians, and in fact all faiths, call their followers to a reconciliation of our lives and/or actions to…
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I really recommend to all that you go to thehubbellpew.com and click on the comments that Tom sent. He frames the issues wonderfully. Yesterday millions marched in Paris in a visible act of reconciliation, or was it? I don’t in any way want to take away from the brave and wonderful march of solidarity, so please don’t…