Selma: Rejoicing in the Struggle - Progressive (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

Imagine the scene in a small, dimly lit jail cell in Montgomery, Alabama, where civil rights leaders found themselves behind bars, their bodies confined but their spirits soaring. The air was thick with a mix of sweat and defiance, yet amidst the uncertainty and despair, a joyful sound began to rise. It was a humble yet powerful hymn, voices weaving together in a chorus that echoed off the cold stone walls.…