MLK Day!

Well today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and I just wanted to dedicate my blog today to him. I believe he was an amazing man that God used to change history. I just wanted to share some of my favorite quotes from him, and encourage anyone that has not really looked at MLK's life to do some research on him. He was a pretty awesome person! PS turn on your speakers there are a couple of songs to go along w/ the blog:)

Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase.

Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.

I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. That is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.

I submit that an individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for the law.

In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

Let no man pull you low enough to hate him.

Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars... Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.

Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time; the need for mankind to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to oppression and violence. Mankind must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love. (Probably my favorite quote of his)

The church was not merely a thermometer that recorded the ideas and principles of popular opinion; it was a thermostat that transformed the mores of society.

...And I've looked over, and I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land. So I'm happy tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. (Speech in Memphis, April 3, 1968, the day before King was assassinated)

Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

There are many more great quotes from this great man, just search the internet and you'll find thousands! I hope you have enjoyed your history lesson for the day:) I hope everyone is doing well. Aspen and I are wonderful! We had a great Christmas, and now we are ready for it to warm up so we can swim!! Love you all and I pray that you live with great faith!!