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”
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The Amazing Will Rogers
Will Rogers was one of the most popular men in America. He was invited to be governor of Oklahoma. He did agree to be Mayor of Beverly Hills. His column in the New York Times reached 40 million readers. The US Post Office even created two stamps of him. As a Cherokee Indian cowboy heContinue reading “The Amazing Will Rogers”
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”
The Real War of 1812
Yes, we defeated the British in the Revolutionary War, but they were not satisfied with the result. They came back in 1812 and tried to regain territory from what was now the United States. They burned Washington D.C. and won other confrontations. They put a fleet of ships onto Lake Erie that dominated that partContinue reading “The Real War of 1812”
Jefferson and Adams
Both men were the authors of our Declaration of Independence. They both died on the very same day, July 4th, exactly 50 years from the date of its signing. That God should have opened the doors of Heaven and ushered in these two devout men together on this auspicious occasion, seems to be beyond justContinue reading “Jefferson and Adams”
C.S. Lewis
Below is a short synopsis of the life of this great man. His death went unnoticed, as he died the same day John F. Kennedy was shot.His books are some of the most widely read in English literature, with over 200 million sold worldwide. Nearly 50 years after his death, his books continue to sellContinue reading “C.S. Lewis”
John Witherspoon
In the founding of our country there were several men who were deeply important. However, you seldom hear about them, as important as they were. One of those was John Witherspoon. Below I have told a little about him. Please read it if you would like to know about this man who was so involved in founding our country.Continue reading “John Witherspoon”