In light of recent events, I dug out an older writing I did. The following was written in 1999, in a time of peace for our country. Since this writing, we have seen military action in Iraq, Afghanistan, and this week our president and congress will continue to debate on what should be done in Syria. I think what I wrote 14 years ago still applies. --Chad Hershberger, Camp Mount Luther Director
Reading: James 4:1 Reflection: I have only lived through one war that affected my life. It was in 1991 that the United States declared war on Iraq. I was a freshman in college at the time, pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism. When the war began shortly after 6:30 p.m. on a January evening, I was watching television and saw the first photos of the bombing on Bagdad. It was a scary time. I worked at the campus radio station and got called to come in and help with our war coverage. I spent the rest of that night watching and reporting on the events half way across the world. My prayers went out to the men and women who were fighting for freedom. In the Old Testament we are told of wars that were fought. In our history classes we learn of other wars that took place all across the world. I guess war is a fact of life. But we should strive for peace, not only with other countries but with the people we come into contact with. We should promote harmony with each other, not strife. Each day, we should ask God to help us have peace with ourselves and with others.
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