“Hoping (and working) for Peace in the Holy Land” Photo Gallery documenting the Israeli / Palestinian Conflict: (This show will travel. Invite me to share the photos and the stories of courage, peacemaking, and hope in the midst of conflict. Write me at: andy.larsen@peace-catalyst.net FMI or to schedule a showing)Continue Reading
Includes an extra month (Jan 2013) because of the late delivery Photography features award winning pictures exclusively shot by yours truly Gives snippets of my story of photography as a spiritual discipline My Story – Worldly Holiness For as long as I can remember I have enjoyed photography as aContinue Reading
“The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.” Michelangelo I’m giving a workshop this next week at the Feast, an event for worship and renewal for the Covenant denominational family. I will explore how photography has helped me connect with God, and in turn becomeContinue Reading
Read Psalms 33 this morning. Verse 7 made an impact on me: “He gathers the waters of the sea into jars.” It’s been a wild ride the last few months. That would describe my life and work travel but I don’t want to get too self absorbed. ThereContinue Reading
Multonomah Falls, originally uploaded by papalars. Pursue peace with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. – Hebrews 12:14 Wow. What a verse. This one just popped up on my twitter link to Sojourner’s verse for the day and it reminds me of my callContinue Reading
A Local Church Pastor
“Through personal storytelling, biblical preaching, and literally getting us out of the church and into a mosque, Andy walked alongside our church with the question, “Compelled by God’s love, what does it mean to love our Muslim neighbor?” Wise, gentle, and prophetic, Andy doesn’t just talk about peacemaking–he lives it.”Website
Lay Church Leader
“Andy spent a weekend at our church recently speaking about his bridge building relationships with Muslims. This approach resonates in contrast with so much media attention to extremists. It was a new message for a lot of our members, but they seemed willing to listen and be open because of Andy’s gentle and non-threatening presence. Now we can discuss this topic more freely and see our Muslim neighbors in a new light, building friendships as God leads.”
Professor of Reconciliation Studies
“We recognize you as an agent of change for reconciliation and an influential community leader. We’d like to invite you to influence the next generation of community leaders here at Seattle Pacific University.”
Pastor
“Andy Larsen recently gave a presentation and engaged our congregation around the question, “Who is our neighbor?” His knowledge and experience as a bridge-builder and peacemaker was evident as he encouraged us to look outside our normal circles of friendships. Andy is well-suited for this ministry as he travels effortlessly between Muslim and Christian communities and invites us to do the same.”
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