Calming The Storms Ministries
CTS is a coaching-based initiative helping people to live reconciled lives at home and work.
Praying for peace in Jerusalem before the Holy Fire ceremony tonight.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
“May those who love you be secure.
May there be peace within your walls
and security within your citadels.”
Psalm 122.
A deeper willingness to listen to the stories of others and understanding our histories can help us to overcome our fear of the other. Another great session with fodip promoting dialogue and peace for the Holy Land
Exploring the strong emotions that can lead to certain positions in conflict. This image is a great way to explain what is going on under the surface of many complex situations.
Spending a session reflecting on how language and identity play into different understanding of conflict in Israel/Palestine.
What stories do you tell to help others understand your history and identity?
If you are interested to find out more here is a helpful article written by Rev Dr Munther Isaac, which sets the birth of Christ within the occupied territories of today:
What’s Christmas like for Christians in Bethlehem today? — Embrace the Middle East Palestinian Pastor Rev Dr Munther described the challenges facing Christians living in Bethlehem, under Israeli occupation, this Christmas. And he has a challenging message for Western Christians, including us, and our thin understanding of the Christmas story.
About to set off on my journey to Oxford to begin a three day peace building conference with reflecting on the situation in Israel/Palestine.