Category: America’s Heritage

David Brainerd “It might have convinced an atheist, that the Lord was indeed in the place!”

April 21, 2021

American Minute with Bill Federer David Brainerd was born in Haddam, Connecticut, APRIL 20, 1718. His parents died while he was a young teenager… Source: https://americanminute.com/blogs/todays-american-minute/david-brainerd-oh-how-precious-is-time-that-god-would-make-me-more-fruitful-american-minute-with-bill-federer ALSO SEE: https://fsmandfsmwo.blog/2020/01/14/today-in-church-and-u-s-history-10/

Webster’s 1828 Dictionary:

April 20, 2021

American Minute with Bill Federer FYI This is my go too online dictionary Webster’s 1828 Dictionary: “The Christian religion is … one of the first things in which all children … ought to be instructed”  Noah Webster had served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. In 1781, Webster received his Master’s Degree from Yale, with his dissertation: “On the universal … More Webster’s 1828 Dictionary:

American Minute(s) with Bill Federer

April 19, 2021

Today we share 2 stories Insights of Ben Franklin: Printer, Postmaster, Ambassador, Author, Inventor, Scientist, and Founding Father  Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, January 17, 1706, the 15th of 18 children, to Josiah Franklin, a poor Puritan candle and soap maker, and dyer of cloth. At age 12, Benjamin was apprenticed to his brother James Franklin’s print shop… Source: https://americanminute.com/blogs/todays-american-minute/insights-of-ben-franklin-printer-postmaster-ambassador-author-inventor-scientist-and-founding-father-american-minute-with-bill-federer William Brewster, and How … More American Minute(s) with Bill Federer

Jefferson’s views on Jesus, Religious Freedom, Rights of Conscience, Government, Indians, Islam, Slavery & more

April 15, 2021

American Minute with Bill Federer Inscribed on the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC, are his words: “God who gave us life gave us liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, that his justice cannot sleep forever.” Thomas … More Jefferson’s views on Jesus, Religious Freedom, Rights of Conscience, Government, Indians, Islam, Slavery & more

World War I: Middle East Oil, Lusitania, Spanish Flu, and the story of Sergeant York

April 7, 2021

American Minute with Bill Federer “The Great War” began in 1914 between Germany and its allies, against England and France and their allies. Battles were fought in Europe, Africa, the Pacific Islands, China, off the coasts of South and North America, and in the Middle East… Source: https://americanminute.com/blogs/todays-american-minute/what-led-to-u-s-entering-world-war-i-middle-east-oil-and-lusitania-the-story-of-sergeant-york-american-minute-with-bill-federer

Vietnam Vet’s Journey from Army Soldier to Warrior of God

April 6, 2021

New Redemption Press Book Shares Vietnam Vet’s Journey from Army Soldier to Warrior of God ENUMCLAW, Wash., April 5, 2021 /Christian Newswire/ — Relations between the United States and Vietnam have changed drastically since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. With current security and economic partnerships, the relationship between Vietnam and the US … More Vietnam Vet’s Journey from Army Soldier to Warrior of God

James Madison’s views on Freedom of Conscience

April 5, 2021

American Minute with Bill Federer Lockdowns on Virginia Baptists shaped James Madison’s views on Freedom of Conscience In times of crisis, people turn to Christ, and following the crisis of the French and Indian War, there was a move towards religion in the colonies. Virginia’s government, though, was established Anglican and imposed strict lockdowns on unapproved church gatherings. A Virginia historical marker reads: … More James Madison’s views on Freedom of Conscience