World Peace

I am reading a great book on the history of religious/spiritual groups that have had positive influences on peacemaking around the world. Book is titled ; 'Religion, the Missing Dimension of Statecraft' edited by D. Johnston and C. Sampson. What a wake-up call to Boomers and later generations that spiritual persons or groups with no agenda but reconciliation have played significant roles in effecting peace/reconciliation/accords/treaties, etc.
Christians work alongside Muslims - Jews - Buddhists - with one goal: non-violent solutions to peaceful existence.

Also just finished Deepak Chopra's 'The Third Jesus' and thought it was pretty good. Anyone else interested in commenting?

Maiden Voyage

Hello from beautiful Marco Island! This is my first attempt at blogging. I am interested in sharing my experiences with my friends and family at ZUMC during the months I am away, and perhaps on a regular basis if it proves to be useful. 'Dare to Pray' group began to form today at Wesley. 16 persons attended; 2 Chronicles 7:14 was unpacked; homework was to pray for 3 main foci for the church in 2009; choose 3 personal prayer foci. Lots of good discussion.

"The past is history, the future is a mystery, today is a GIFT, that's why we call it the PRESENT."

Until next time! God bless.

tlc4u