Tag: Martin Luther King

The Legacy of our Brothers and Sisters

President Gerald Ford officially recognized February as Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” I lived during the era of despicable racism and marginalization against Black Americans. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “dream”…

By Donna Wuerch Noble February 2, 2023 Off

The Face of Courage: Martin Luther King

The 3rd Monday in January honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and, rightfully so. I remember how this honorable, passionate, bold, and courageous “Baptist minister” gave his life to change our world. I remember his words just before his assassination in 1968: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive…

By Donna Wuerch Noble January 18, 2021 Off

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

Happy Martin Luther King Day! I segue from my “word of the day” to this “phrase of the day”. When I think about that greeting, I can’t help but think about the price this man paid to have a day named after him. With a quick google “What does it take to have a Federal…

By Donna Wuerch Noble January 15, 2018 Off

JUST LOVE

I had the most precious grandmother who was known for the love she had for everyone. My grandfather was an “Old Time Gospel” Baptist Preacher. He could out-preach the best of them with his “hail, fire and brimstone” sermons. And, my precious polar-opposite grandmother would temper his words by saying, “JUST LOVE”. I still remember…

By Donna Wuerch Noble August 20, 2017 Off

Be the Change

It’s second nature to focus on everything that’s wrong with others or what’s wrong in politics or what’s wrong with our places of business or churches or what’s wrong in our nation. But, what about doing a “check up from our neck up” — a self analysis about some of the areas we might just…

By Donna Wuerch Noble September 9, 2016 Off

Take the First Step

Martin Luther King said, “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” I know what was at the top of those two stairs in the photo. The first set was in my home in Sapulpa, OK that I moved from four years ago. Going…

By Donna Wuerch Noble August 23, 2016 Off