Here is the full audio and text of what is widely regarded as one of the greatest speeches of the twentieth century. If you've never heard or read it, I encourage you to do so. The content and delivery are equally masterful, full of active verbs and vivid images. Note the string of metaphors, powerfully engaging the listener. The Full Text: I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This … [Read more...] about “I Have a Dream” – Martin Luther King Jr.
Archives for 2010
Update From Matt Chandler
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Left-Leaning Newspaper Endorses Scott Brown (R-MA) for U.S. Senate
The Tuesday, January 19th special election for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Ted Kennedy (D-MA) is now too close to call, with the latest polls going in the direction of State Senator Scott Brown (R). "Impressed with his energy and with hopes for his independence," the left-leaning newspaper Cape Cod Times today endorsed Scott Brown, even though the paper itself supports Obama's health care reform plan and cap-and-trade. Their rationale (in part): This election is about representing the people of Massachusetts on all issues. While we have common ground with Coakley on some points, we have … [Read more...] about Left-Leaning Newspaper Endorses Scott Brown (R-MA) for U.S. Senate
America’s Generosity
I don't post this sort of thing often, but it should be remembered at a time like this: America, on a whole, is incredibly generous compared to other countries in the world. For more on this, I highly recommend Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism, which I previously introduced. … [Read more...] about America’s Generosity
The Disaster in Haiti
We should give generously to organizations that assist with disaster relief in the name of Jesus. Children's Hunger Fund is one such organization that I trust, and the Desiring God folk list 11 others. Moreover at times like this many Christians wonder how to talk about natural disasters. Do they occur apart from the control of God? If so, how can we pray to an impotent deity? But if God could have prevented such a travesty, why does He allow it? What does He purpose to accomplish in it? In short, everlasting good for all who will repent and trust in Christ for deliverance from the wages … [Read more...] about The Disaster in Haiti
Beauty From The Heart: Lindsey Wagstaffe
Hannah Farver and Lindsey Wagstaffe are two teenage ladies who are passionate about reclaiming and promoting the robust, biblical vision of true womanhood. In 2005, they founded a website for young women called Beauty from the Heart. The site quickly became a go-to spot for young women interested in recovering God's design for feminine attractiveness. Being nationally ranked public speakers, their ministry soon extended to a string of conferences on themes such as purity, modesty, and femininity. Last week, I posted my interview with Hannah. Today, I'm posting Lindsay's responses to the same … [Read more...] about Beauty From The Heart: Lindsey Wagstaffe