Remembering the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Let’s remember the legacy and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today as the nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. His vision was one of service, community, leadership, and faith. We can all play a part in making it more vivid today for our children, through the words we choose to speak, the ways we choose to impact our community and in the love and kindness we show to others that are similar and different from us, even to those who do not share our faith. Dr. King inspires us to dream and to hope in the bleakest of times – our actions together can make a world of a difference.
“If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps life moving, you lose that courage to be, that quality that helps you go on in spite of it all. And so today I still have a dream.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Listen to Dr. King in the videos below, talking about his dream and passion for unity in the signature address:
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – “I Have a Dream”
Remembering Haiti: Be Still and Know…
Psalm 46
1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling…
10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” 11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
A year ago on January 12th a devastating earthquake shook the land of the nation of Haiti. Even in the turmoil hope and faith sprang forth from the hearts of the people. Soon after the catastrophic event the news covered stories of the lost and surviving. One of the newscasts showed where a prayer celebration took place in the heart of Port Au Prince with people dancing and singing: “Depi Jezu chita sou trone lan, tout bagay deja bien,” which translates into English – “Because Jesus still sits on the throne, everything is okay.” This amazing faith is a testament that though the ground shakes hearts can remain firmly rooted in Christ. Though our worlds seem to give way we can be still and know that He is God.
The earthquake hit close to home for me as I have many family members who live in Haiti that were affected. I praise God for the hope He gives even in tumultuous times…
Let’s remember our brothers and sisters in Haiti, not only today but always, in our prayers and our minds. There is still much that needs to be done to help the people recover. Visit A Home in Haiti for information on how you can help build schools and orphanages in Haiti. Currently they are undertaking their first construction project – “the largest home and school for severely disabled orphans with cefrebral palsy, autism, and more in all of Haiti.”
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SOAR Youth Section Updates: Video Pick: Dianna Hobbs I Sing For You, Impact 2010 Conference Recap
1. Video Pick: Dianna Hobbs – I Sing For You
Dianna Hobbs, who Dream in Soul interviewed a few weeks ago, just released the video for her new song, “I Sing For You.” The song is a reminder of giving our devotion to God in whatever we do, and the music video is youthful and energetic…
2. Impact 2010: THE COME BACK – A Recap of My (Online) Experience Part 1
Here’s a glimpse at what happened at the Impact 2010 Conference for high school and college students…
Recap of Impact 2010: THE COME BACK Part 2
3. Tedashii On “Make War” and Official Music Video
Tedashii talks about the meaning behind the song “Make War” from his album Identity Crisis…
Inspiration: Video – Declaration (This Is It!) from Kirk Franklin
Happy New Year! Here’s some inspiration to kick off 2011 with a mindset of victory, “Declaration” from Kirk Franklin’s album The Fight of My Life.
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