True Freedom

The "Young Freedom Fighters" Group at the Maximum Security Prison where I am privileged to serve, signed their self-crafted "Peace Pledge" tonight in honor of Dr. King's holiday-- in my presence (after they fasted all weekend to prepare)... Among other things, they committed to the following for the next 40 days: 1) I will do my very ...best to live in peace with my fellow inmates and officers. 2) I will not provoke or disrespect my fellow man. 3) If provoked, I will not retaliate. 4) If cursed, I will not curse back. 5) I will not lie, cheat, or steal. 6) When I am wrong, I will promptly admit it, and quickly make amends. 7) I will treat all people with the respect with which I wish to be treated... These courageous young men are out to make a difference in this very dangerous place, where some of them will spend the rest of their natural lives. I stand in awe and truly amazed at the power of God.