This Little Light of Mine

Orlando asked Rutha Harris, a freedom singer with a voice that can fill a room of any size, “What advice do you have for our young college students?”

She answered, “Even if you are the only one, take your stand.”

This reminded me of the message Todd reminded us of: “When your bus arrives, will you get on?”

When we approach situations that terrify us, the hardest step is always the first. Our “bus” is no different. More importantly, when we take the first step, it encourages others to join our bus, in the same way Rutha’s riffs and runs inspire those around her to sing even when their throats dry out.

Yesterday, Person mentioned that the goal of civil disobedience is to gain allies. If you’re not making allies, but making enemies, it will hurt the good you are trying to create.

By entering our bus, we can continue to open the doors for other voices to join.

Jon Sison

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