I talked with a few different people this past week who are in the midst of some challenging situations. In the midst of our focus on hope this week, the following song came back to my mind. It speaks hope into our lives with the simple, yet profound, truth that God walks with us through the ups and downs of our lives. I hope it’s an encouragement to you today.
[This is a continuation of this week's theme of "Beginning to Live with Hope."]
As we remember a real legend of our own nation today, here is a moving rendition of U2′s “Pride (In the Name of Love)” covered by John Legend. This was recorded for a History Channel special on Martin Luther King, Jr. entitled King. Find out more about the show here.
It’s hard not to be moved by the final words of the video, showing MLK saying the following:
If you can’t fly, run. If you can’t run, walk. If you can’t walk, crawl. But by all means, keep moving.
Google has pulled together their annual video reflecting on the last year. I always enjoy this visual journey back through the history of 2012. Enjoy!
Mel Lawrenz, who recently visited with us at Eastbrook Church, has produced a very nice video short on Dietrich Bonhoeffer in support of his new book Spiritual Influence. Bonhoeffer is one of the most influential 20th century theologians whose importance continues to grow today. Bonhoeffer’s writings on community and discipleship have transformed my own journey with Christ.
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