I was able to pick up a copy of A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. while visiting the National Civil Rights Museum last year. It is a powerful compendium of Dr. King’s work in his words, not the interpretation of someone else. He lays out his planContinue reading “The meaning of nonviolent resistance”
Tag Archives: Justice
The quest for freedom everywhere
The struggle for freedom on the part of oppressed people in general and of the American Negro in particular has developed slowly and is not going to end suddenly. Privileged groups rarely give up their privileges without strong resistance. But when oppressed people rise up against oppression there is no stopping point short of fullContinue reading “The quest for freedom everywhere”
Powerful prayers to love our enemies and seek justice
O God, the Father of all, whose Son commanded us to love our enemies: Lead them and us from prejudice to truth; deliver them and us from hatred, cruelty, and revenge; and in your good time enable us all to stand reconciled before you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Grant, O God, that yourContinue reading “Powerful prayers to love our enemies and seek justice”
Remember the poor
A prayer for today captured me in light of the horrifying news the past few days of how we are treating children in this political war over immigration. Here is part of that prayer: Let your way be known upon earth; Your saving health among all nations. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;Continue reading “Remember the poor”
Overcoming the prejudice of the church
A bold message from MLK50 that calls us to recognize our problems and for THE CHURCH to rise up and be the solution again. Please hear this call from Pastor Charlie Dates.
The needed private life of prayer
Reading for the Day: Psalm 55, 138, 139 Gen. 41:1-13 1 Cor. 4:1-7 Mark 2:23-3:6 I have lived too much of my life outwardly in recent years. The inward prayer life needs attention.
Dealing with issues of poverty and broken systems
A couple of weeks ago the president raised the issue of immigration and where immigrants should come from in a meeting with Congressional leaders. What was just plain silly was the talk about his use of a particular word. It missed an entire conversation that needed to happen… but what am I thinking? We’re Americans! We’re good at avoidingContinue reading “Dealing with issues of poverty and broken systems”
The silencing of a prophet
We remember the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on this day. This April will be the 50th anniversary of his death. He wasn’t yet 40 when he was struck down.
Advent Reading — Only one kingdom matters
Advent is a reminder of allegiance. Only one kingdom matters. Other kingdoms, even the kingdom we like and think is pretty darn great, will fall.
Advent Reading: The place of trust
When there is evil in the world, there is a tendency as 21st Century Americans that it is somehow our duty to get rid of it. All of it. Right now.
Apprentice 2 Jesus 