American History, Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian History, Christian Social Influence, Christian Witness, July

In September 1774, the first Congress of the American colonies was convened to address the refusal of King George III and the British Parliament to grant to the American colonists their rights as British citizens. At this Congress and the one that followed, no talk of separation from Britain was entertained. The question was one of how to secure the rights that were theirs under...Read more... Read more...

Apostles

This post is part 7 of the series:The Apostles of Jesus ChristJuly 25 Remembering the ministry of the Apostle James, Son of ZebedeeRemembering the Apostle James “James” is the name of three important figures of the New Testament: James the son of Alphaeus (also an Apostle of Christ), James the Just (brother of our Lord), and James the brother of John the Apostle and Son of Zebedee, to...Read more... Read more...

Audio Videos

June 1, 2020 President Trump visited St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington For several months, I have received emails, texts, and a phone call or two concerning a video (click featured image above) of the story behind President Trump's Bible. To the surprise of family and friends, I have explained that the minister relating the details of the Bible is my pastor, Dr. Clarence...Read more... Read more...

Christian Living Articles, June, June Now

This post is part 6 of the series:Christian Living SeriesEach month offers new and exciting opportunity for Christians to celebrate their faith. If observed without regard to the rest of the year, any given month--by itself--may appear stark and lean. But, within the context of the Christian life, each month enjoys greater vividness and importance. If one piece of a stained glass...Read more... Read more...

Apostles

This post is part 6 of the series:The Apostles of Jesus ChristJuly 3 The day on which the Apostle Thomas was believed to have been martyred The name Thomas, evidently rendered in its Greek form from the Aramaic, means the twin (John 11:16; 20:24; 21:2), and Didymus was taken from a Greek form. We are unable to say with certainty where Thomas was born, but Church tradition suggests that...Read more... Read more...