Results for: "Christian Witness"

Bible, Christian Beliefs, Christian Calendar, Christian Living, Christian Witness, November, Schedule Post, Social Theology

Sunday before — Sunday after Thanksgiving National Bible Week The reading of the Bible was abruptly interrupted over the NBC radio network in 1941 when world-changing events began to transpire. Seldom in the history of America was Scripture needed to comfort and bring hope as it was needed that day. Yet, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, the significance of the beginning of...Read more... Read more...

American Christianity, Christian Calendar, Christian History, Christian Living, Christian Witness, November, Schedule Post, Social Theology

Week of Thanksgiving Christian Heritage Week Throughout the latter portion of the twentieth century, liberal assaults against the America’s true Christian history has been denied and rejected. Pastors and church leaders should encourage their congregations to reclaim their American Christian heritage. Click to read the history behind the establishment of Christian Heritage Week. We are...Read more... Read more...

November Articles, Social Theology

November 11, 1793 Philadelphia Yellow Fever Epidemic Arch Street Wharf The year 1793 was one of the worst in history for the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It had been one of hottest and driest that folks in Philadelphia could ever remember. The dirty river stank unbearably, and the city was infested with swarms of flies and mosquitoes. Death laid its hand upon the city, making...Read more... Read more...

American Christianity, Christian Calendar, Christian History, Christian Witness, November, Social Theology

November 11, 1918 Armistice ends World War I In the United States, Veterans’ Day is usually observed on November 11. If this date occurs on a Sunday, usually the following Monday is employed as the day of observance. If the eleventh should fall on a Saturday, it may be observed that day or the beginning of the following week. We are a user supported non-profit organization.  Your...Read more... Read more...

American Christianity, Christian History, Christian Witness, Social Theology

October 8, 1918 Alvin York captured 132 German soldiers Every individual is buried in the shadow of his decisions. This fact was never more glaring to me than when I stood with some of my family members a number of years ago at the graveside of Alvin York, noted World War I veteran. I had learned that he had come to the difficult decision to leave his pacifistic scruples behind him...Read more... Read more...