Jonathan Raber

Seeking to live the way of Jesus. Husband. Father to 5 amazing girls. Peacebuilding | Justice | Grace | Peace & Hope International | Paz y Esperanza

[Jonathan Raber @theJonRaber]

So glad to be supporting the work of Paz y Esperanza, and invite YOU to do so as well tonight.

Founded in Peru, based in and led by Latin Americans, for Latin Americans--confronting violence, walking with families in poverty and other forms of injustice. 🔥

[Peace and Hope International @peaceandhopeusa]

TODAY is the big day! FREE TO BE: Fundraiser & Cultural Celebration is about to kick off. 🙏😀

[Peace and Hope International @peaceandhopeusa]

THIS SATURDAY!
Durham, NC – Children ought to be free to play, free to learn, free to grow, free to dream. Children ought to be free to BE. Parents and adults around the world desire this for their children.

Press Release: https://t.co/JnRd81mJOe

[Jonathan Raber @theJonRaber]

'Look a him! He said he was going home, but there he is crawling into a bog!' No, do not gloat, but give me your help and support." -Leo Tolstoy 🔥

[Photo from my recent visit to the Peace and Hope Moyobamba office ❤]

[Jonathan Raber @theJonRaber]

"Attack me, I do this myself, but attack ME rather than the path I follow and which I point out to anyone who asks me where I think it lies.

If I know the way home and am walking along it drunkenly, is it any less the right way because I am staggering from side to side!

[Jonathan Raber @theJonRaber]

If it is not the right way, then show me another way; but if I stagger and lose the way, you must help me, you must keep me on the true path, just as I am ready to support you.

Do not mislead me, do not be glad that I have got lost, do not shout out joyfully:

[Jonathan Raber @theJonRaber]

Paul follows this up by reminding his readers that it is God who provides, and when our resources increase he produces a great harvest of generosity.

When we have plenty, it is not to live a lifestyle of excess, but a lifestyle of generosity.

[Jonathan Raber @theJonRaber]

Spanish Bible insights…

Read Psalm 112 and everywhere it says ‘godly people’ or ‘righteous’, replace it with [los justos].

Good deeds with [justicia].

Conduct business fairly, [con justicia].

Brings new meaning to why the chapter starts off with Praise the Lord!
[Aleluya!]

[Jonathan Raber @theJonRaber]

There is a relationship between justice and giving generously.

If we say we care about justice, let’s put our money where our mouth is!

[Peace and Hope International @peaceandhopeusa]

In the face of grave danger, some chose to take action. 🔥🙏

Now Dr. Nina Balmaceda sits down with the founders of Peace and Hope in Lima, Peru as they reflect on the early years.
https://t.co/pIfQayv7u6

[Jonathan Raber @theJonRaber]

@AmericanPrairie Wish I was seeing this over on Threads. Glad I happened to come over and see this.

[Jonathan Raber @theJonRaber]

Just saw Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and wow ❤️💔😭 what a moving tribute. Phenomenal cast. Fun story. So much beauty. And that song @rihanna to close it out!

RIP Chadwick Boseman @chadwickboseman
#WakandaForever
#WakandaPorSiempre

[No Cold War @NoColdWar]

Former US President Jimmy Carter turns 98 today. His thoughts on US-China relations may surprise you:

"Since we normalized relations with China in 1979, the US has been in constant war. China has not been in combat with anyone."

"[The US] is the most warlike country on earth."

[Jonathan Raber @theJonRaber]

@ProjectDrawdown Looking for the six video units for Climate Solutions 101 in Spanish and French. Do they exist in either language?

[Jonathan Raber @theJonRaber]

@tweetraychang No way. I like to be able to access my stuff without unpacking it all. Looks cool, but a pain for real travel.

[Jonathan Raber @theJonRaber]

@CleGuardians At least we aren’t playing in Tampa tonight…

[Jonathan Raber @theJonRaber]

This is a great opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus, in a life changing way by supporting Peruvians Christians with the right expertise who are responding in love.

Check it out!

[Peace and Hope International @peaceandhopeusa]

Peace and Hope International is pleased to invite you to join us in a 50-minute virtual session on Tuesday, October 4, at 8:00pm, EDT, to learn about education for children in the Deaf community of the Amazon region of Peru.

Register to join: https://t.co/jc7JlZCoGv

[Carlos A. Rodríguez @CarlosHappyNPO]

It’s hard to follow Jesus and not find yourself among the poor, the marginalized, and the oppressed.

Follow Jesus.

[ᴺᵃᶻᵃʳᵉⁿᵉˢ ᶠᵒʳ ᴾᵉᵃᶜᵉ 🕊️ @Nazarenes4Peace]

“If our Christianity makes nationalists feel comfortable and migrants feel unsafe, that is when we can be sure we are being discipled by someone other than Jesus.” - @Brcremer

[Shane Claiborne @ShaneClaiborne]

Today we remember Henri Nouwen.