by James Melson | Feb 4, 2019 | 2019, Weekly Reflection
Most Americans know that February is Black History Month. What many do not know is that it started in 1926 as Negro History Week under the leadership of the black historian and scholar Carter G. Woodson. The week was selected because it included the birthdays of both...
by James Melson | Jan 27, 2019 | 2019, Weekly Reflection
January 27, 1956 is a significant date in the life and ministry of Martin Luther King, Jr. Just after midnight, he had a transforming spiritual experience that set the tone for the rest of his time as a leader of the civil rights movement. It was during the early days...
by James Melson | Jan 21, 2019 | 2019, Weekly Reflection
Today is a national holiday in honor of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. He is now celebrated as an American hero who helped our nation to live more deeply into our ideals of freedom and justice for all people. He has an honored place with a memorial in...
by James Melson | Jan 15, 2019 | 2019, Weekly Reflection
January 15 is the 90th birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. He became the most famous leader of what became known as the Civil Rights Movement that started in the late 1950’s. Yet the struggle against racism did not begin with Dr. King. This week in the news there was...
by James Melson | Jan 7, 2019 | 2019, Weekly Reflection
Vickie and I are in New Jersey this week to remember and celebrate the life of our sister-in-law Lisa Semple who died on December 23 from breast cancer. Even as Lisa endured increasing pain and limited mobility, she was determined to finish work on an art exhibit...
