First Prayer in U.S. Congress

Yes, each session of the U.S. Congress starts with a prayer, but this is the amazing story of the very first prayer and its history.  Do read this and be inspired: The First Session of the First Continental Congress opened in September of 1774 with a prayer in Carpenter’s Hall, Philadelphia. America was being threatened by the most powerful monarch in the world, Britain’s KingContinue reading “First Prayer in U.S. Congress”

Really – What is a Republic

This is Constitution Week in America. In that context I have provided you the following: The most common form of government in world history is power concentrated into the hands of one person. The most common form of government in world history is power concentrated into the hands of one person. This person is called by different names in different countries: King, Khan,Continue reading “Really – What is a Republic”

The Amazing Tennyson

Alfred Lord Tennyson embellished the medieval legend of the Lady of the Lake who gave the sword Excalibur to the courageous young King Arthur. Scenes of this were portrayed in Disney’s 1963 animated musical fantasy movie, The Sword in the Stone. Born August 6, 1809, Alfred Lord Tennyson was the son of an Anglican clergyman. As a young poet, Tennyson came toContinue reading “The Amazing Tennyson”

Pirates and Miracles in America

Yes, the British used pirates to help in their defense against the Spanish in the Caribbean , but up in the Colonies, the Americans were threatened by an enormous French fleet with over 13,000 soldiers aboard. It would have for sure have devastated and captured all the Colonies. However, one of the greatest miracles toContinue reading “Pirates and Miracles in America”

George Whitefield & The Great Awakening Revival

There have been several great Christian revivals across America over the years.  However, none were as important as the one that just preceded the American Revolution and lasted on through it.  It was started and was led by the great George Whitefield who came over from England, obviously under the direction of God. Below isContinue reading “George Whitefield & The Great Awakening Revival”