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Congressional Spiritual Proclamations, June Articles, Prayer

This post is part 2 of the series:When Congress Asked America to Fast, Pray, and Give Thanks to GodJune 12, 1775 The Second Continental Congress issues the first of sixteen spiritual proclamations concerning prayer, fasting, humiliation, and thanksgiving Before adjourning the First Continental Congress on October 26, 1774, representatives stipulated that if the grievances that existed between the Thirteen American Colonies and Great Britain were not settled, a Second Continental Congress should be convened “on the tenth day of May next.”[1] Contrary to their hopes and prayers,...Read more... Read more... -->

Christian Living, Islam, Other Than Christianity

May 29, 1453 Muslims destroy Christian Constantinople The wanton destruction of the Christian capitol of Constantinople by the Muslims is but one of many untold horrors of Islam’s long crusade against Christianity. In recent years, many pundits of the media have attempted to hold Christianity up to ridicule because of the Church’s Crusades against Islam,[1] but the prejudiced pundit never publicly acknowledges the many crusades of Muslims against Christians and their lands, 458 years before one Christian Crusade was waged against the Muslim aggressors.[2] The destruction of the...Read more... Read more... -->

History of Hymns, May Articles, Role of Pastors

Pentecost Sunday, 1865 'Onward Christian Soldiers' first sung One of the most prodigious examples of Christian ministry is found in the legacy of the Anglican priest who gave the world the much-loved song, “Onward Christian Soldiers.” Generations of Christian children were raised singing the verses of this song with wide-eye enthusiasm and even more gusto as they sang its refrain. The life and ministry of this song’s author is a legacy of both articulated Christian principles and ardent Christian practice. For this reason, believers of every generation will be...Read more... Read more... -->

Biography, Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian Ethics, Christian Living, Christian Social Influence, Christian Witness, June Articles, May Articles

June 24, 1859 Battle of Solferino, Italy Like so many institutions, organizations, and benevolent agencies, the Red Cross had its origin in the Christian Faith. As noted below in the brief thumbnail sketch, the Christian faith of banker and businessman, Henry Dunant, was the impetus behind the compassion that has been and continues to be extended to millions around the world. The warm Christian hearts of his parents touched their own community but flowed more intensely through their son to a deeply troubled and hurting world.Red CrossChristian Origin of the Red Cross Article...Read more... Read more... -->

American History, Christian History, Christian Living

[ReadSpeakerWelcome] Many of the influences that the Christian faith has exercised over America have been forgotten by the nation as the twentieth century waned and the twenty-first century has begun. Arising out of a deep desire to advocate the Christian faith, many denominations initiated camp meetings in the nineteenth century that convened during the summer. These were places where the truth of the Gospel that was preached in the local church was trumpeted to hundreds of thousands of camp-meeting-going believers and unbelievers alike. [/ReadSpeakerWelcome] Early in the...Read more... Read more... -->