Comments on: Kibera After the Violence

By: Breanna Sipple

Breanna Sipple — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:29:17 +0000

It encourages me to see that a diverse group of people gathering together and living Psalm 34:14 by seeking peace, pursuing it, in a time where so many are responding differently. What a light they are to those around them, and I know God will bless them as they continue on in spreading peace:)
Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.”

By: Jessica Shewan

Jessica Shewan — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:43:21 +0000

Just reading your comments reminds me that we all really do have a role to play in reconciliation,whether it’s at home or in Africa. Emmanuel Katongole and Chris Rice wrote a great book on this called Reconciling All Things. I highly recommend it!

By: grandma Mack

grandma Mack — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:43:26 +0000

Ditto to your folks’ comments. A WOW! report. Oh , how much I take for granted. I am so glad you got to witness this “conflict resolution” meeting in person and have the heart to share their struggles and Hopes. I am praying differently because of your obedience to God’s call . Thank you for letting me be a part of this. Love to you!

By: Kerry

Kerry — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:44:20 +0000

Its so wonderful to hear firsthand steps that are being taken towards peace. Which comes to show yet again that God is at work – everywhere, all the time – even those times when its nearly impossible to see.

“May Justice and Praise become my embrace.”

There are so many rays of hope, and its great to know that Jesus is the light. Can’t wait to hear more.

By: rob

rob — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:45:13 +0000

What am I truly made of under stress? Apart from Christ, the answer scares me and embarrasses me. It is good to be reminded of the potential for unacknowledged prejudice.
Yesterday I heard an NPR (National Public Radio) story about a man who decided to use art, in Kibera, to stir people towards peace. Great timing.

By: Dad

Dad — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:19:42 +0000

Jess – Yes, your best article yet. I’m happy for you to have found this reconciliation work going on first hand. I appreciated having both a first person account coupled with a glimpse of the solution taking place. We all are deeply driven to establish an identity for ourselves from which we find our worth. And as you’ve shown, it’s a hunger only God can and wants to satisfy. I love how His way creates rich community, where man’s way destroys community altogether. How awesome are His ways.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:14:21 +0000

One of your best articles, Jess, not only for articulating the reality of prejudice and its devastating consequences in Kenya, but also to cause us to acknowledge the same attitudes here in the U.S. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could engage in intentional reconciliation efforts before some event triggers and exposes our prejudices? Thanks for sharing Pastor Fred’s example of breaking through these barriers and aspiring to trust our common identity in Christ.

By: Dave Rod

Dave Rod — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:46:11 +0000

Why does this play out so often around our world? Prejudice to dehumanization to slaughter. And don’t think we aren’t more than capable right here in the “land of the free”. I long for the day when the lion will lay down with the lamb and the nations will walk together into the beautiful city of God.

Great reporting Jess. We will follow with bated breath and pray for our brothers and sisters in Kenya to learn to love again.