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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


Today is the day that our nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Through the leading and courage of this man many big steps were taken by our nation and by Americans.  Though Dr. King died decades ago his choices, courage and leading still are making a huge difference.  I am grateful for the stands that he took and for the life that he led. 

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I want to share a graphic with you about his life and a quote that inspired me today.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness: 
only light can do that. 
Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.

--- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

May God give us a dream and the courage to follow the dream that God puts in our hearts.  I pray that we will be encouraged by Dr. King.



Special thanks to the creator of this Allison Morris for sharing it with me.  Contact Allison at allison.morris85@gmail.com

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