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Month: January 2014

Being Part of the Life Boat

Being Part of the Life Boat

Embed from Getty Images 50 years ago, during Lyndon Johnson’s first State of the Union Address on January 8, 1964, he announced: “This administration today, here and now, declares unconditional war on poverty in America.” Despite this determination many political, social and economic factors became obstacles rather means to success. Numerous resources are available today for analysis, reflection and action.  Years later government stats demonstrate we are facing a reality of over 46 million people in poverty in the United…

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WHEN THE SONG OF THE ANGELS IS STILLED

WHEN THE SONG OF THE ANGELS IS STILLED

When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and the princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flocks, The work of Christmas begins: To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, To release the prisoner, To rebuild the nations, To bring peace among people, To make music in the heart. -Howard Thurman. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Louise