Remember to Dream

More than remembering his name or his birthdate, each year I am challenged to remember the dream of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  To be sure, it is God’s dream for humanity (Second Corinthians 5.11-21). Prophet and pastor, Dr. King is unmatched in his challenge to America’s citizens to be reconciled to one another.  Echoing […]

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The view from the mountaintop

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave the most memorable speech of the 20th century.  His “I have a dream” speech is ranked number one on most lists and in the minds of many Americans.  No one has said anything to surpass it.  No one has dreamed bigger.  In fact, we have yet to […]

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King’s last speech: “I’ve been to the mountaintop”

I am glad that I have a dream.  Persons have said one way or another keep on dreaming, dismissing the possibility of this promised land of citizens who are not judged based on the (social) color of their skin.  And I will.  I will keep on dreaming like so many others before me. Perhaps, you […]

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Long live the King!

Today, I remember the birth of a preacher.  I know that persons will hail him has a civil rights icon.  But, I, along with so many others, have not forgotten that he stood behind a pulpit and fought not for civil rights but declared the truths that must be practiced if the kingdom of God […]

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