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Where the River Bends: Considering Forgiveness in the Lives of Prisoners

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Letters from “Apartheid Street”: A Christian Peacemaker in Occupied Palestine

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At @narrative4movingstories an Israeli Jew and Palestinian Christian walk across bridges, arms around each other, sheltering one another from the rain.

I'm back in #Ireland, this time for @narrative4movingstories annual summit here in Limerick. Wonderful to be back in country, only 30 minutes from the birthplace of my 4th great grandmother. The summit and organization are all about empathy and storytelling, my cups o' tea. Thrilled to be here, taking the next step with #Narrative4. Summit's over Tuesday and then I'll pop up to Belfast for #Tenx9 and seeing old friends.

And here's to new stories and new friends.

As a writer, I've learned that when the Muse comes whispering, you stop what you're doing and follow her promptings...even if that's at 10pm and you've just made yourself a New York Sour. She never promised to be convenient.
#writing #books #is10toolateforwhiskey #dumbquestion #muse

Sometimes book writing is quite lonely; other times, it's just the best.
#dog #dogs #author #writersofinstagram #writing #books #terrier #terriersofinstagram

Hey everyone! I made a new website! Link is in my bio. Check it out and let me know what you think!

Tonight, @bittysky and I drink #cabsauv from the @taybehwinery in memory of #nakbaday. On this day 69 years ago, the day after #Israel declared its independence, the surrounding #Arab states invaded and a #war began. During that war, and during the Zionists' ethnic cleansing program the months before, over 750,000 #Palestinians were #displaced. Their descendants are the second largest #refugee population in the world, behind #Syrians. The #Jewish Zionists, in seeking a homeland to belong to, displaced Palestinians from the homeland they belonged to. Everyone needs belonging. Everyone needs safety. Tonight we prayed for a #world where one person's safety and belonging didn't come at the price of another's.
#drinking #wine #memory #palestine

Sometimes your book signing is well attended; sometimes it's not. Tonight was the latter.
#atleastifounddundermifflin

I've lived a full life. I found Dunder Mifflin.
#theoffice

My improvised standing desk to put the final touches on my talk. #pbl2017 #malibu

Sometimes she wins awards at universities, and sometimes she just wants the turbulence to chill the $#%* out.
#lovemywife

Tonight, my exceptional wife @bittysky received the Wimberly School of Religion's Distinguished Alumna of the Year award at Oklahoma City University. They spoke of her ingenuity, creativity, passion, leadership, and commitment. They told us of her academic success, work with children in the local church, and outstanding accomplishments at the United Methodist Publishing House. I was so proud and privileged to sit quietly and admire her well-deserved recognition. She's remarkable.

These #wildflowers must be #holy...cause they are near a #monastery.
Photo credit: @bittysky

Decided it was finally time to read #colummccann since I'm soon to launch @narrative4movingstories in Tennessee.

When all you want to do is have dinner with your grandmother and you can't figure out why she suddenly started text-yelling.
#grandmatexts #whyissheyelling #howdoiturnthecapslockoff #blessherheart

Sometimes, you are just planning to spend a quiet Sunday morning at home with your wife and pups, recovering from jet lag. Other times, a friend texts and says that picketers are protesting a church that is partnering with a non profit to build a tiny village for people experiencing homelessness, and wonders if you can come to church in solidarity.
Hello to unexpected gatherings. Hello to solidarity. Hello to opposition. Hello to moving forward anyway.
@opentablenashville #housingendshomelessness #homes #homeless #gospel #community #solidarity #ithinkjesuswouldbeheretoo

I have landed back in #Nashville after finishing my 10th trip to #Israel and #Palestine. Thanks to those who followed my posts!

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