It was early in the morning. On a cold, crisp, early spring day, with all the firefighters at the firehouse seated around the kitchen table, coffee in hand, and the sound of full-throated political and sports debates and rustling newspapers … Continue reading Time To Go To Work
“Flashback 61 years from 2026 places us in 1965, a time when the nation collectively experienced profound shock and outrage watching the brutal beatings at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, an event now etched in history as Bloody … Continue reading How Far We Have Fallen?
As we prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I find myself reflecting on the countless ways his teachings have shaped my life. For as long as I can remember, Dr. King’s values, words, … Continue reading Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in Action
This is a serious moment for our country. Not because America lacks promise, but because it is once again being asked to account for it. Across this nation and around the world, frustration, division, and uncertainty feel familiar, even if … Continue reading Are We Living in the Other America?
29 to 30 times. That’s how many times Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the drum major for peace, was arrested for his civil rights activities. 29 to 30 times for courageously speaking truth to power. 29 to 30 times … Continue reading Happy Martin Luther King Day
I have always been a collector of things…knowledge, in particular. As a child, my father always told me, “It is better to know a little bit of many subjects than be a master of only one subject.” When I grew … Continue reading King’s Blueprint for Excellence
In His Presence, there is fullness of joy. So says the words of Scripture. In this season of contrast, we find so many are left on the outside of this so-called Joy. After the tree and other festive holiday luster … Continue reading The Alwaysness Of Joy
Walking through an antique store offers more than a glimpse into the past; it provides targeted insight into revealing a myriad of items used decades ago. Lining the shelves are remnants of a bygone era in the United States: advertising … Continue reading The Presence of What’s Missing
The movie “Nuremberg” presents a timely reminder of how easily a nation can fall into a coma while evil flourishes and prevails. The reality is that every act of brutality and savagery has its genesis, and all it needs to … Continue reading Are We Repeating History
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