John Q. Adams, His Father’s Son Who would be the next president of the United States? The election of 1824 gave none of the three candidates a majority vote. Under the Constitution, the House of Representatives must decide the matter. On this day, February 9th, 1825 they did so. Rejecting Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay, … More Today in Church (and U.S.) History
The Judsons That kind of a honeymoon was that? Adoniram Judson and Anne Hasseltine were married one day. The next, they attended Adoniram’s ordination to mission work. This day, February 6, 1812 was one of the coldest days of the year. Heavy snow had fallen the night before as a cold front moved in. Despite the cold, … More Today in Church (and U.S.) History
There are many (if not most today) that claim politics and religion have no place in the pulpit. History like this example, and so many more from world and especially our U.S. founding completely disagree. – Mike Boston Preacher Mayhew Ignited Revolution As we witness the power of Islamic clergymen to sway masses of faithful … More Today in Church (and U.S.) History
Harvard Chair Went to Doubting Wigglesworth How did America’s great Christian colleges come to abandon their faith and become the secular institutions they are today? When Harvard College was founded by the Puritans in 1636, they knew well what they wanted from their school. “Let every Student be plainly instructed, and earnestly pressed to consider … More Today in Church (and U.S.) History
Stanley Tam Gave God the Business When Stanley Tam became a Christian, he meant it. A young man, struggling to make a go of business in the depression, he allowed God to guide his actions. Slowly, he reaped success. Although it was difficult for him, he began to witness about Jesus to his contacts. … More Today in Church (U.S.) History
David Brainerd’s Dark Night of the Soul David Brainerd, was a legendary pioneer missionary to the American Indians. He died in 1747 when he was only 29 years old, but his journal has inspired Christians in every generation since. One day in December, 1742, he made an entry that gave later generations a peek … More Today in Church (and U.S.) History
John Winthrop Made Massachusetts a Success Winthrop: Church and State Can you imagine the outcry if the Boston Globe were to announce that the Governor of Massachusetts had preached one Sunday from the Bible, using as his text, Christ’s “Sermon on the Mount?” Does the very idea sound ridiculous and impossible? Well, such an event did take place … More Today in Church (and U.S.) History
Carver’s Secret of Success After George Washington Carver died on this day, January 5, 1943, he became only the third American up to that time to have a national monument erected in his honor. He earned that tribute by overcoming formidable obstacles and disappointments. To begin with, he was born a slave. During the Civil War, slavers … More Today in Church (and U.S.) History
Inimitable Peter Marshall Took on the Senate As a matter of fact, as I think back over the evidences of the Lord’s guidance in my own life, I feel ashamed that my faith is not a more radiant, contagious thing.” Would you be able to say that if your father had died when you were … More Today in Church (and U.S.) History
Zeisberger Closed His Journal “We closed the year with praise and thanks to the Lord for all his goodness and for the kindnesses the Savior had done us in rescuing us from so many dangers and in being so heartily interested for us, but we confessed to him our transgressions and shortcomings and begged forgiveness … More Today in Church (and U.S.) History
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