Seth Bradshaw, another of the American pioneer preachers, was born in Franklin county, Virginia on August 15, 1795, the son of Allen...

“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the...

General Lew Wallace (1827–1905)—a Civil War hero, and the Territorial Governor of New Mexico—was writing a book against Jesus Christ and...

For January’s post I’d like to share something I heard recently about a physician who was burdened about the welfare of one of his...

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” — Luke 2:11 In 1965, Charles Schulz (1922–2000),...

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the...

Most preachers would not choose a street corner for a worship service or a whisky-barrel for a pulpit but Methodism’s pioneer missionary...

Most individuals of whom we may recall as being eccentric , are remembered as such on account of their having exhibited some prevailing...

C.H. SPURGEON (1834–1892) Charles Spurgeon is history’s most widely read preacher (apart from the biblical ones). Today, there is...

The influence of the German reformer Martin Luther (1483–1546) in opposition to the Roman Catholic church was soon felt in England. Henry...

EDWINA “WINNIE” TROUTT Maid, Age 27 ~ Survived ~ Edwina “Winnie” Troutt was born in Bath, Sommerset, England on July 8, 1884; and she was...

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope...

“O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not hear? Or cry to you ‘Violence!’ and you will not save?” —‭‭Habakkuk‬ ‭1‬:‭2‬...

American Rock Musician (b. 1948) This may come as a surprise to you, but Alice Cooper—the “Godfather of Shock Rock”—grew up in a...

“Be filled with the Spirit.” — Ephesians 5:18 Imagine today is Black Friday. You wake up before dawn to catch those early “door buster”...

“What profit is an idol when its maker has shaped it?”—‭‭Habakkuk‬ ‭2‬:‭18‬ ‭ESV Hideyoshi was a Japanese warlord who ruled over Japan in...

“This God—his way is perfect; the promise of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all who take refuge in him.” —Psalm 18:30 (NRSV)....

"My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways.” ‭‭—Proverbs‬ ‭23:26‬ ‭(ESV‬‬) I don’t know about you, but the inspired...

The average lifespan of an American male currently stands at 76.1 years. If that statistic holds true, my life is more than half over....

Some years ago when Rowland Hill (1745–1833) was in Scotland, he was introduced to an elderly minister, somewhat resembling himself in...