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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.



Dr. King had a dream. Against all odds, he led people to hope. To hope for a future where the lines of color were blurred and all men were equal. Though we aren't quite there yet, we've made immense strides. I'm inspired by his vision, his will to work towards it, and his ability to inspire not just the people of his time, but generations to follow.


As we begin a new year, this is the perfect time to reflect on our own dreams. What dreams do we have that could change our lives? The lives of others? The lives in our community? Our nation? The world? I pray we can all evaluate our hearts and dig deep for those dreams that we were blessed with - those we are meant to see to fruition.

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  1. alexkhulmeFebruary 2, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    im glad you were not afraid to talk about this...i think too many people brush off his message as cliche but its sooo right and so applicable. i think we should all have a greater purpose, a dream to live for and work towards....

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