“We are grateful to God for what He did through Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., so we are here to celebrate the God that gave Dr. King the success,” – Pastor J.D. Palmer.
Although Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. started out as an obscure Baptist preacher, his calling soon led him far from the pulpit.  Yet he always would return to it.  Carrying his heaven-sent convictions out of the buying generic cialis church and into the society he knew he had to change he was never slowed by the specter of violence, inclement weather or any other obstacles that might have discouraged a lesser man.  This past Saturday, January 15 would have been his 82nd birthday, and the people of East Texas were out in force to honor his legacy.
Wet pharmacy whithout prescription cold and biting winds did not stop the March.  It wound its way from Longview’s Broughton Center to viagra buying online Mount Olive Baptist Church where the marchers attended the annual King’s celebration service.  The church’s pastor Reverend J.D. Palmer was touched and thankful for the large turnout in spite of the miserable weather.
“We are grateful to God for what He did through Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., so we are here to celebrate the God that gave Dr. King the success,” Palmer said.  “We celebrate Martin Luther King’s legacy, but we worship and praise our God.”
Longview Area Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance President Reverend Lewis Thompson was also moved by the large turnout, but, considering Dr. King’s positive influence and ultimate sacrifice, he was not surprised.  Reverend James Lister agreed, noting how King did not just pray for social change, but got up off his knees and worked for it.
“This is about sacrifice to others, and our lives should also be a sacrifice for others, too,” he said.  “Every step counts and every contribution is important.”
Longview Independent School District Assistant Superintendent of Community Relations Andrea Mayo came to support the event.
“I have been given so much, and I want to set an example, [to] be a visible symbol to bring our community together,” she said.
Ray Coates is a teacher of the Word of the Lord and with Longview Community Men.  He had no doubts as to why he came to the March.
“The call on my life is to help tear down the wall between races and denominations, and that is the reason why I am here,” he said.
Even children such as fourth-graders Jace Tiller and Ben Doss from Spring Hill marched along Longview’s chilly, soggy streets to show their support for a great man whose immense stature and godly influence continues to impact so many world-wide.

By Annette Bridges

Change — some people dread it, and others can’t get enough. It may be much like the idiom, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” When it comes to what we would alter or why we would make a modification, the answers vary because we all have different things we value, want, need and consider important.

Unlike some empty nesters, I’m one of those who can’t get enough change. Even when I’m not actively seeking it, I feel a hunger for it. And this often results in my imagination working overtime, wondering what I could change — replace, remodel, reorganize or improve and do differently.

Certainly, there are things I would never trade about my life. I adore my husband — one fact that is firm and fixed. Unfortunately, my dear husband is one of those folks who dreads change, so there are times his feelings impact the possibilities of what I would and can change in my own life.

Furthermore, sometimes what I think I might like to change and what I feel I can or would are different. When this happens to any of us, I think it’s important to examine why we feel we can’t or wouldn’t make a change.

What’s stopping us?

When I mention to my husband something I’m thinking about changing, he often responds with, “Why now?” And my response to him is always, “Why not?”

I think it’s the “Why not?” question that must be answered when we’re hesitant to make a change. And when I find my hesitancy is based on a fear, that’s when I become determined to conquer the fear.

Many times in my life I’ve let fear stop me from reaching some goal or aspiration. Since I can’t go back and change all the things I wish I had done, and living in regret is completely pointless, today my resolve is fierce when I’m faced with a fear that is trying to hold me back.

In short, I simply can’t allow fear to be what stops me from making a change!

Now, I do believe in making informed and educated decisions. And there could be information that might stop me from making a change.

It could also be that certain changes really are better at one time than at another. So, if a desired change shouldn’t happen today, it doesn’t mean that at some point in the future, that desired change couldn’t or shouldn’t happen.

But one thing is for sure, my friends — do not let fear paralyze you with uncertainty, indecisiveness and inaction. We must stop fear before it stops us.

It’s helpful to look at your fear straight on and cialis commercial bathtubs examine what it is telling you. Perhaps your fear is saying, “You can’t do it or it will be too difficult.” “You’re afraid of what others will think.” “You will fail.” “You will be wrong.” “You won’t like the outcome.”

Some people say that fears can be rational and logical and are a helpful instinct that protects us from danger. I don’t think it is fear that makes decisions and actions rational, logical and safe, but rather knowledge, understanding, common sense as well as divine inspiration and revelation that serve us well.

At least from my own experience, I’ve found that fear is irrational and baseless. It is some illusive belief that would stop me from making my life better — happier, more satisfying, more interesting, more productive, more Buy Generic Cialis Online fun.

Changes are a natural — and can be a progressive — aspect throughout our life. Making a well thought-out change need not be feared but welcomed, explored and enjoyed.

Asking ourselves “Why not?” when considering some change can be very telling. We just may find that there really isn’t a good enough reason not to!