In light of recent events, may we find the grace we need to live together— if not in harmony, at least in respect.

This is an interesting map of slavery in America in 1860.

It is interactive at this site.

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_vault/2013/09/04/abraham_lincoln_the_president_used_this_map_to_see_where_slavery_was_strongest.html

Here are some quick facts about American slavery.

http://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-by-era/slavery-and-anti-slavery/resources/facts-about-slave-trade-and-slavery

A song for hope and healing.

http://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000003766925/obama-sings-amazing-grace-.html?playlistId=100000002797598

By coincidence, Savannah Frazier, a dear friend of Becca’s and the entire Mooradian-Williams family, is debuting on Broadway this weekend in Amazing Grace, a musical.

https://www.youtube.com/user/AmazingGraceMusical

http://amazinggracemusical.com/