Tag Archives: Palestine

Palestinian Christians — Guest post, Carol Hallman

Posted on May 17, 2018 by

They have been there Since the beginning Even before The winds began to blow And the flames danced And the Spirit came They were there When the various powers And principalities Babylonians        Persians         … Continue reading →

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Small words for a Palestinian child

Posted on August 7, 2014 by

Many thanks to José Manuel Solá of Pueto Rico, for his words and the kind permission of Red Crearte. To learn more of their mission go here. Many this truce last, Kind God, for the sake of the children. At … Continue reading →

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In memoriam Gilad Shaar, Eyal Yifrach, Naftali Fraenkel, Muhammed Abu Knedir (Genesis 25 – 32)

Posted on July 11, 2014 by

Perhaps it is in the nature of youth, especially siblings, to push and tug, to fling stones and shout over birthrights and blessings. Why not? They watch the old, supposedly wise among us take sides for self-interest, use them in … Continue reading →

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In Honor of the UN Vote

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

God who sends silent stars above all the peoples in the world shine your everlasting light on Bethlehem. Tonight the hopes and fears are not just meeting, they are dancing with flags in those dark streets. Yet how we see … Continue reading →

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Prayers to Embrace the Holy Land — Home of the Tongues of Pentecost

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

These prayers were written in Great Britain for Christian Aid, a church relief and development organisation in the United Kingdom and formed part of a Lenten pilgrimage by Graham Sparkes and Anthea Cox. 1) Loving God We pray for children … Continue reading →

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