5 Quotes from MLK's - "Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution"

January 20, 2019

As a student of theology and ethics, MLK Day is a sort of sacred day. I usually do two things, every MLK Day: first, I read through King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” and secondly, I set aside time for deep reflection on what it means to animate our faith in light of current social issues and repent for my own failure to embody Jesus’ vision for the Kingdom of God here-and-now.

It has been said that “many who quote him now would have hated him then”, and I think there is a lot of truth to that critique.

A Voice for Today: 5 Sermons by Martin Luther King Jr.

January 12, 2018

Among the most influential American figures stands Martin Luther King Jr. His courage and conviction continues to speak volumes for our current cultural moment. And every year when we celebrate MLK Day I make sure to spend time reading through sermons, writings, speeches, delivered by King and each year I am inspired by his ability to stand for nonviolence in the midst of violence, justice in the midst of injustice, and love in the midst of unthinkable hate. Below are 5 links to sermons written by Martin Luther King that I believe offer an enduring prophetic voice for our day.

5 Things Worth Your Time - Part 2

January 20, 2016

#1 - Li'l Donald - newyorker.com (Short Read)

A humorous sketch that imagines "The Donald" as an 11 year-old arguing with his math teacher. A creative and amusing piece that illustrates Trump's ability to side-step through questions. Maybe my favorite quote, "Do I know the answer? Lady, I am super-smart. My I.Q. is, like, many multiples of the square root of a hundred and forty-four. Beyond anything you have seen in this grammar school, believe me." I found it a pretty entertaining read, hope you do as well!