Amazing Grace (history behind the song)

In 1748-49, John Newton was first-mate on the slave trade ship named Brownlow. After survivng a horrific storm and suffering from the effects of a violent fever, he threw himself totally on the mercy of God.

Later in life he became an Anglican minister and wrote the song "Amazing Grace."

The lyrics are based on 1 Chronicles 17:16,

John Newton was also a strong mentor to a man named "William Wilberforce" who spent five decades successfully working for the abolition of slavery in the British Empire.

For more info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Newton

http://www.anointedlinks.com/amazing_grace.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazing_Grace

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. organized a massive march on Washington, DC, on August 28, 1963.

On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, he gave a speech, a speech which forced the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The next year, King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Click the link to read the speech entitled "I Have A Dream"

http://www.usconstitution.net/dream.html

Everybody has choices

There’s always something waiting at the end of the road. And if your not willing to see what it is... ...you probably shouldn’t be out there in the first place.

Danger...?

A sailboat is safe in the harbour. But...is that what a sailboat was made for...intended for?



Death smiles at us all, and all a man can do is smile back.
-Gladiator

With what kind of eyes, do you see this world?

This world needs more people with adventurous hearts



http://www.youtube.com/v/SAMAr8y-Vtw

Best Story Ever - Les Stroud

volunteer

In any difficult situation, the first one to volunteer would be Nelson.

He was always the first volunteer.

-friend of Nelson Mandela

This is the most exciting, most fast-paced, most action packed sport in the world.