by James Melson | Jun 25, 2018 | 2018, Weekly Reflection
When Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, he was preparing to lead The Poor People’s Campaign. The purpose of the campaign was to bring thousands of poor people of all races to Washington, DC to set up a camp on the National Mall and demand...
by James Melson | Jun 18, 2018 | 2018, Weekly Reflection
Last week the Justice Department used the Bible to justify the horrific practice of separating children from their parents when families were determined to have entered our country illegally. This is happening even before any consideration is given to the...
by James Melson | Jun 12, 2018 | 2018, Weekly Reflection
On this day 55 years ago, President Kennedy gave a major speech in support of the civil rights movement. At the beginning of his presidency, he did not consider civil rights to be a major focus of his administration. Yet he grew to realize that racial justice was a...
by James Melson | Jun 4, 2018 | 2018, Weekly Reflection
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. His death came only two months after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. These two murders rocked our nation. Dr. King’s death on April 4 led to widespread riots (uprisings)...
by James Melson | May 29, 2018 | 2018, Weekly Reflection
Today on Memorial Day we honor the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in the service of our country. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke often about the core principle of freedom that is central to our nation at its best. One of the phrases he used was, “The...
by James Melson | May 21, 2018 | 2018, Weekly Reflection
Yesterday churches around the world celebrated Pentecost, the day the Holy Spirit was given to the first Christian community as described in Acts 2: 1-21. The power of the Spirit was not just a gift for individuals. It was also the unifying power that brought people...
