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Nez Perce & Flathead Indians, Missionary Dr. Marcus Whitman, & the Oregon Trail
After the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803, Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore the Northwest from May 1804 to September 1806, meeting natives tribes along the way. Several years later, in 1831, three Nez Perce Indians and one Flathead Indian, traveled 2,000 miles, all the way from the Oregon Territory to St. Louis, Missouri, looking for the “Book to Heaven.” Bishop Rosati wrote in the Annals of the Association of the Propagation of the…
Inexhaustible Riches
The Bible says: Ephesians 1:18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance. What do think of when you hear the word heir? Does it evoke images of wealth handed down…
The Amazing Henry Knox
(General Thomas Gage had blockaded Boston and occupied it with 4,000 troops. Boston harbor was filled with his whole fleet. It was his plan to leave and burn the whole town to the ground as he left. General Washington knew that 300 miles north, on the Canadian border, Fort Ticonderoga had 59 large, long-range cannons.…
Knowing God’s Voice
The Bible says: John 10:4 “The sheep follow him because they know His voice.” Do you know how investigators are trained to recognize counterfeit money? They diligently study the true currency—the real thing. Then, when held against the standard, the counterfeit bills stand out. Likewise, the best way to learn the Lord’s voice is by…
Western Civilization
(Teddy Roosevelt warned us about the need to keep Christian Civilization alive at all costs. Here I have chronicled how that has been accomplished over the centuries, right up to today. I think it is important for you to know the major details of how it has been done. Do review them below.) “We will…
Developing Godly Friendships
The Bible says: Proverbs 18:24 (NKJV) “A man who has friends must himself be Friendly” The Lord desires for you to have an intimate relationship with Him, but He doesn’t stop there. He wants you to have enriching fellowship with other people as well. When you are lonely, you are to turn first to the…
Thomas Jefferson
(Jefferson is most known for writing the Declaration of Independence. He also contributed significantly to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and many other significant American documents. Since he was so important to the founding of America, I think it is significant to know where and how he got his ideas. Below, I have…
Eternally Welcome
The Bible says: Hebrews 4:16 (NLT) “let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” God always wants you to go to Him. Always. As His child, you are eternally welcome in His holy…
The Greatest Breakthrough in the History of Science and Physics – It has just happened.
Baylor grads remember the very popular physics professor at Baylor, Dr. Robert Packard. Many students wanted to take his introductory physics course which he made so very interesting for non-science students. When he first came to Baylor his brilliance was little known. However, at that time, he taught me and a few others Baylors’ most…
Always King
The Bible says Revelation 19:16 “On His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, ‘King of Kings and Lord of Lords’” It’s amazing how quickly life can change. Perhaps you’re looking back today and remembering all that’s occurred since the year began. Problems that consumed your heart last January are a distant…
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