Has it really been since June that I last published? Shame on me! In my defense, I really have been quite busy since then; what with studying for the ministry; keeping up with my ministerial duties, heading two ministries, and working full time, I have had my hands quite full! I am not complaining mind you; just letting you know what I've been up to!

I am going to keep it short and sweet today. I am inserting a copy of the King Holiday letter that I sent to family and friends. And since I consider my dear readers in that group, I wanted you to read it as well!

Enjoy!

"Happy Holiday to my Family and Friends!

I was just re-reading Dr. King's famous "I have a dream" speech from Aug. 28, 1963, and I could not help but to think of the irony of a Christian leader standing on the steps of a public facility and delivering such a speech barely a year after the historic Supreme Court decision barring prayer from public schools!

This false doctrine of the so-called "wall of separation" would have likely precluded Dr. King from giving such a speech today, if some had it their way!

Also, we should remember in Dr. King's message, he reminded us that his dream was deeply rooted in the American dream! A dream that guaranteed equal opportunity for its citizens, not equal outcome!

As a Christian, and as an American, I am willing to fight to my last breath to ensure that as many people as I can reach have an opportunity to hear the Gospel, and help ensure that all Americans have equal opportunity and justice under the law!

I believe that a good way to honor Dr. King's memory is to resolve to make equal opportunity the focus of our efforts, and leave outcome to the will or choice of the individual! Now that's freedom!"

Blessings to all,
Jonathan