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Reaching for Agreement — Part 2

The Same Mind and the Same Purpose

“Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement… knit together in the same mind and the same purpose.”

— 1 Corinthians 1:10

Being of the same mind and purpose does not mean thinking the same, believing the same, or worshiping the same.

It means we agree on what love requires of us.

When people are hungry, we feed them.

When they are sick, we care for them.

When they are distressed, we comfort them.

When they are strangers, we welcome them.

This is what shared purpose looks like in real life.

We will not always agree on ideas, doctrines, or decisions. But we are called to agree on dignity. We are called to agree on compassion. We are called to agree that every person bears the image of God and is worthy of care.

Unity is not sameness.

Unity is love practiced together.

And when love becomes our shared purpose, agreement is no longer out of reach.

I’m Horace McMillon. This is 60 Seconds of Hope.

Peace be with you. you.

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Reaching for Agreement — Part 1

“Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be knit together in the same mind and the same purpose.”

— 1 Corinthians 1:10

We live in a time of deep division and growing polarization.

We are divided—and the reservoir of goodwill we once had for one another has run low, or run dry.

Worse still, the flames of our divisions are often stoked and fanned by those who profit from conflict and gain power by keeping us at odds with one another. It is easier to rule a people who are busy fighting each other.

But this is not new. Humanity has been here before.

And in moments like this, we are called to remember who we are meant to be:

family—brothers, sisters, siblings—children of God, bound to one another whether we like it or not.

Agreement does not begin with uniformity.

It begins with remembering our shared belonging.

And that is where the work of hope begins.

I’m Horace McMillon. This is 60 Seconds of Hope.

Peace be with you.

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Keep Moving Forward

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl—but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.”

— Martin Luther King Jr.

When our opportunities are limited and resources are scarce, we make the most of what we have—and we keep moving forward.

When life has knocked us down, and we have suffered defeats and disappointments, we get back up and keep moving forward.

When we are uncertain of the outcome and cannot see the pathway through, we trust God to make a way out of no way—and we keep moving forward.

“The righteous shall live by his faith.”

— Habakkuk 2:4

Living by faith means living with tenacity and determination—with an inexhaustible hope that doesn’t turn back, doesn’t quit, and always keeps moving forward.

I’m Horace McMillon. This is 60 Seconds of Hope. Peace be with you. Happy MLK Day!

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What Is the Content of Our Character?

Dr. King once dreamed of a world where his children would be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.

Scripture gives us a measure of what that looks like:

“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.” — Proverbs 11:3

So we pause and ask ourselves some honest questions.

What does God see when God looks at our character—

our integrity, our consistency, our faithfulness on both our good days and our bad?

What do our friends and neighbors see in us?

Do they see lives guided by empathy, understanding, and service?

What do strangers see when they cross our path?

Do they encounter compassion, kindness, and generosity?

And even harder—what do our enemies see?

Do they see anger, fear, and bitterness,

or a character so grounded in love

that it refuses to hate or return harm for harm?

Dear God,

may our character be so rooted in truth and love

that no matter who is looking,

they see something that points beyond us—

toward a world shaped by mercy, justice, wellbeing for all,

to the beloved community.

I’m Horace McMillon,

and this is 60 Seconds of Hope.

Peace be with you.

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60 Seconds Of Hope- MLK Day Prayer

God of justice and compassion,

you see us as we follow—

still searching for truth, meaning, and hope.

Help us be honest about what we seek.

When we want comfort without responsibility,

or peace without justice,

call us higher.

When we reach for power or position,

hoping faith will protect our place,

turn our hearts toward service.

When we are burdened by injustice—

by violence, inequality,

and systems that wound your children—

strengthen us to do justice.

And when we are tired from the work of love,

weary from marching, praying, organizing, and hoping,

renew our courage.

Teach us to seek and to build a world where all belong—

a world shaped by your justice and guided by your love,

the beloved community Dr. King dreamed of,

rooted in reconciliation, dignity, and peace.

When you ask us still, “What are you looking for?”

we answer with hope:

We are looking to create a world marked by well-being, peace, and justice—the kind of love you require of us.

Amen.

I’m Horace McMillon, and this is 60 Seconds of Hope.

Peace be with you.

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When We Feel Discouraged

“But I said, ‘I have labored in vain; I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity; yet surely my cause is with the LORD, and my reward with my God.’”

— Isaiah 49:4

Isaiah is remembered as one of the great prophets of history. The legacy of his words and ministry is difficult to overstate. Generations later, his words would be the very ones Jesus used to announce and describe the launch of his own public ministry.

Legacy is most often recognized in hindsight—but while it is being formed, it feels very different. Isaiah endured setbacks, disappointments, and heartbreak. The hard days far outnumbered the easy ones throughout his long life and ministry.

There were times he felt ineffective. There were times he felt like a failure. There were moments when it seemed as though all his effort had been poured out for nothing. In those moments, Isaiah clung to his faith. He trusted God to make his labor count for something—to bring redemption, to sustain hope, and to hold the final word.

May God remind us today that nothing offered in faith is ever wasted, and that even when we feel discouraged, hope is still being formed in us and through us. Amen.

I’m Horace McMillon. This is 60 Seconds of Hope. Peace be with you.

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What Are We Looking For?

“When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, ‘What are you looking for?’” — from John 1:38

What are we really looking for?

Are we searching out of curiosity—drawn by something we can’t yet name?

Are we looking for power, influence, or status—hoping faith will secure us a better seat at the table?

Are we looking because we have a problem we can’t solve on our own—pain, fear, grief, or questions that refuse to let us go?

Or is our searching something deeper than all of that?

Maybe we are looking for purpose when life feels meaningless.

For relief when our hearts are burdened.

For belonging in a world where we feel isolated and alone.

For love that isn’t contingent or transactional.

Jesus’ question invites honesty.

Because what we seek is often what we find, we must be careful about what we chase.

The question Jesus asked still waits for us today: What are we looking for?

Prayer

God of truth and grace,

give us the courage to be honest about what we seek.

Turn our hearts from what is shallow or fleeting,

and lead us toward that which brings life, love, and wholeness.

Amen.

I’m Horace McMillon. This is 60 Seconds of Hope. Peace be with you.

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We Have All The Gifts We Need

“For in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind… so that you are not lacking in any gift.” From 1 Corinthians 1:5-7

Over the last two days we reflected on verses eight and nine. Verse eight declares that we will be given the strength we need to carry out our purpose. Verse nine declares that we have been called to be partners in bringing God’s love into the world.

The verses immediately preceding are just as important. These verses declare that we individually and collectively have been given all the gifts and abilities needed to do the work we have been called to in addition to the strength.

Jeremiah thought he was too young. Moses thought he was too poor a speaker. Gideon thought he was too weak. Isaiah felt he was too unworthy. Esther feared for her very life. But God gave them all the strength and gifts they needed to fulfill their purpose.

When we feel like we are too small, we must remember that our God is very big. And that God has given us every gift we need.

I’m Horace McMillon. This is 60 Seconds of Hope. Peace be with you.

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