ComeBacks

I love a great comeback: Rocky, Rudy, The Titans, Hoosiers, Jerry McGuire, Mike Vick (that's right, I said it-- deal with it)... Will YOU be the next great comeback in 2011? I'm betting you will-- but it's YOUR bet that counts... Go for it.

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

Freedom Fighters

Last night at the prison I held what we called our first "Freedom Fighter Think Tank" as myself and a dozen inmates met in a small room for about two hours. We openly discussed our Dream: to reduce violence in the prison and bring about a much better quality of life for the general population. We talked about obstacles, opportunities, threats and real life issues at Hays. These young men committed themselves to truly making a difference... We spoke of the "Bloods and Crips" rivalry and subsequent truce in LA in the 90's; but most of all we discussed Dr. King's Dream and what the early Freedom Fighters' meetings and commitment must have looked and felt like. I'm very excited about the potential of non-violence through these bright, courageous young men... Stay tuned.

40 Days

Prayer Request: This evening at Hays State Prison I will be presenting a proposal to the Chaplain and Deputy Warden. The proposal is this: a pledge of 40 days of non-violence in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday. We will ask every inmate (and especially the gang leaders) to sign a covenant of non-violence; much like a truce, inside of one of the state's and nation's most violent and dangerous prisons... My hope and prayer is that this will "catch on" and we will begin a peace movement inside a very dark place, and that Dr. King's dream will stay ALIVE. Please pray with me-- who knows where it could lead!

Death Row

I was fortunate enough to spend all day on Saturday with 24 men that happen to be on Alabama's death Row. We sang, we danced, we ate two full meals together, we hung out in their tiny cells and we shared and prayed... Once again, I was reminded that there is good inside of EVERYONE (if you care to look) and that light shines brightest in the darkness. I wish you could meet some of these men one day-- maybe you will.

Love and Light

Darkness is simply the absence of light. When light shines, the darkness disappears-- no fight or struggle, it just vanishes. It's the same with evil; it is simply the absence of love. When love appears, the evil evaporates-- almost as if it is an illusion... Be the Love and Light today; darkness and hatred will flee from your presence.

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.

It's Time

Just for today: no excuses, no delays, no rationalizing, no denial, no blaming, no justification-- just pure responsibility, accountability and ACTION! (Go get' em)

Cath it, come alive, pass it on.

Wonder

I'm amazed at the mystery; the "wonder" of it all... The more we think we know, the more we realize that we have no idea (that's why it's called FAITH). We continue to figure out that the whole thing is much bigger than we ever knew; and much smaller than we ever imagined... HE is in the details, and there are some things that maybe we will never know (until we can ask Him face to face)... Until then, I will continue to be fascinated with the wonder of it all... and just do my best to TRUST.

Unlimited Possibilities

Everything is possible for those who believe... And that means ANYTHING. What is your "anything" today? Just believe, and go look for your answer.

Catch it, come alive, pass it on.