Our friend A+ (scholar/pastor/emcee Albert Russell) was inspired by our song “Gaza (Under the Rubble)” to write his own bars. Marthame produced them into this track.
Read MoreShivering with Hope: Zoughbi al-Zoughbi Speaking
Zoughbi al-Zoughbi is the founder and director of Wi'am, The Palestinian Conflict Transformation Center. He recently traveled the US as a…
Read MoreThe Church of the Ten Lepers: A Sermon
Marthame preached at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 5. His sermon focused on the story of the healing of ten lepers (Luke 17:11-19) and the...
Read MoreTo Set the Captives Free: One Year Later
As we approach October 7, Marthame shares last year's reflection about the Hamas surprise attack and Israeli reprisals, noting how little has changed apart from...
Read MoreLiving into Hope: An Advent Reflection from 2004
Marthame shares an Advent reflection written in 2004, almost a year after we had left Zababdeh.
Read MoreMay It Stop: A Reflection from 2006
Marthame shares a reflection after we put down roots in Atlanta, noting the disconnect between our own celebrations and the terror of violence in the Middle East.
Read MoreExpectations: Messages from Christians in Palestine in 2003
Marthame shares our reflection we wrote as we prepared to move back to the States in 2003, lifting up messages from Palestinian Christians for their fellow American Christians.
Read MoreChristian Zionism: A Lecture by Alex Awad
The Rev. Alex Awad is a pastor, scholar, and author. He recently traveled to Atlanta, where he spoke on the topic of Christian Zionism. This episode is an excerpt from that talk.
Read MoreA Flight to Egypt: A Reflection from 2002
As we continue our vigil with Gaza, Marthame shares a reflection from 2002 on the time-honored tradition of fleeing to Egypt for safety and respite.
Read MoreLight and Darkness: A Reflection from 2005
Marthame shares a reflection written during Holy Week of 2005, as we - then - looked back on our recent departure from Palestine and what the rhythms of the liturgical…
Read MoreVoices: A Reflection from the Road in 2004
As we continue our vigil with Gaza, Marthame shares a reflection written towards the end of our travels across the US back in 2004.
Read MoreTongues of Fire: A Reflection on Our Visit to Iraq
As we stay in vigil with Gaza, Marthame shares a reflection written after our visit to Iraq back in 2001, a Pencostal experience of sorts.
Read MoreTurning to Face: More Reflection from 2001
Marthame continues his reflection on the current American context and the important difference between looking inwardly and looking insularly.
Read MorePrayers from Palestine: Two Paths (from 2001)
Marthame reflects on the current American context of a chaotic presidential campaign and our tendency to become insulated at such moments; and how it parallels…
Read MoreBankruptcy: A Reflection from 2003
As we continue our vigil with Gaza, Marthame shares a reflection from 2003 on the brutality and futility of violence.
Read MoreWater That Moves: A Sermon in Conversation
Marthame recently co-preached again with the Rev. Dr. Fahed Abu-Akel at Park Avenue Baptist Church in Atlanta, looking at the text of the Samaritan woman at the well…
Read MoreStop Blaming God: Q&A with Munther Isaac
The Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac (Christmas Lutheran Church; Bethlehem Bible College) recently stopped in Atlanta on a short speaking tour of the US. In part two, we share…
Read MoreWhat Happened to Our Humanity? Munther Isaac
The Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac (Christmas Lutheran Church; Bethlehem Bible College) recently stopped in Atlanta on a short speaking tour of the US.
Read MoreWhy Palestine? Remembering a Visit from 1993
Marthame continues his recollections of his friend Fahed Abu-Akel by reflecting back to his first visit to Palestine back in 1993 - a trip that planted important seeds.
Read MoreA Separate Reality: A Visit to Gaza from 2002
As Marthame prepares to co-preach again with his friend Fahed Abu-Akel, he recalls a visit the two of them took to Gaza as part of a Presbyterian delegation back in 2002.
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