Jedediah Smith’s Adventures Jedidiah Strong Smith entered California’s San Bernardino Valley on this day, November 27, 1826, becoming the first American citizen known to have crossed the southwestern part of the American continent. Jedidiah was not your typical mountain man. He was tall, silent and never used tobacco or profanity. Reared a Methodist, he was a … More Today in Church History
Civil War Christian Commission Was Formed Wounded men lay in the blazing sun in an open field at Gettysburg, pleading for relief. John C. Chamberlain offered assistance. “I soon found myself driving stakes with a rock and twisting every spare corner of their bedding over them. My success started others and soon I had the … More Today in Church (and U.S.) History
Mary Lyon Opened Mount Holyoke Mary Lyon was blessed with an inquisitive mind and a sturdy Christian upbringing. Born in 1797 in western Massachusetts, the sixth of eight children, Mary’s Christian roots went back to the earliest days of the colony. Although raised on a poor farm –her father died when she was just five–Mary … More Today in Church (and US) History
Illegal to Deny the Bible Suppose the U.S. Congress passed a law making it illegal to deny the Bible as the Word of God? Today, the Supreme Court would quickly rule that such a law is unconstitutional because it violates religious freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment of the American Constitution. But did you know that on this … More Today in Church (and US) History
Lay-Minister Garfield Elected U.S. President On March 4, 1850, an eighteen year old student committed his life to Jesus Christ. Baptized in the icy waters of the Chagrin River by the Disciples of Christ, he took his faith seriously and immediately began sharing it with others. Because of his warm personality, he found many opportunities to … More Today in Church (and US) History
Again this is another case of where the founders would be ashamed of what this once devout institution has become. – Mike Charter for College of New Jersey When William Tennent landed in Pennsylvania in 1716, after his long voyage from Scotland, he had no great plans for making a lasting impact on his new … More Today in Church History
I imagine it’s founders are turning over in their graves as the expression goes (or better yet raining tears in heaven); in light of what their school has become. – Mike Yale Founded to Fight Liberalism It may come as surprise that when Yale University was founded on this day, October 16, 1701, it was by … More Today in Church History
si se humilla mi pueblo sobre el cual es invocado mi nombre, si oran y buscan mi rostro y se vuelven de sus malos caminos, entonces yo oiré desde los cielos, perdonaré sus pecados y sanaré su tierra. (RVA 2015) Yesterday we looked at Psalm 25:8-9 Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners … More If My People Humble Themselves
President Lincoln’s Fast Historians have argued whether or not Abraham Lincoln, one of America’s best-known presidents, ever became a committed Christian. As a youth Lincoln mocked the scriptures. After the death of his favorite son, Willie, he groped for some hope which could give him solace. His wife Mary and he attended seances, but eventually … More Today in History
Did you know that on September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. We encourage all Americans to observe this important day in our nation’s history by attending local events in your area. Celebrate Constitution Day through activities, learning, parades and demonstrations … More U.S. Constitution Day
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