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The David Livingstone Memorial The David Livingstone Memorial in Blantyre, Scotland, stands as a lasting tribute to one of the most influential missionary-explorers of the nineteenth century. Situated on the banks of the River Clyde, the memorial preserves the birthplace and early environment of David Livingstone, offering visitors a meaningful connection to the formative years of a man whose work Read more...
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The Siloam Inscription is one of the most important archaeological discoveries related to ancient Jerusalem, offering a rare firsthand glimpse into engineering, language, and daily life during the biblical period. Dating to the eighth century BCE, the inscription commemorates the completion of a water tunnel that brought water into the city of Jerusalem during the reign of Hezekiah. It stands Read more...
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Erwin Lutzer: Behind me is a memorial to people who were executed here under the reign of Henry VIII. Perhaps the one that we are most interested in is his second wife, Anne Boleyn. She became a Protestant Christian. She read the New Testament in English. and she prayed many prayers. I’ve chosen one from her prayer book, and I Read more...
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The David Livingstone Birthplace Museum The David Livingstone Birthplace Museum, located in Blantyre, Scotland, is a significant historical site dedicated to preserving and interpreting the life of one of the nineteenth century’s most influential missionary-explorers, David Livingstone. Set along the scenic banks of the River Clyde, the museum offers visitors a detailed and thoughtful look into Livingstone’s early life, his Read more...
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The Clink Prison Museum stands on the south bank of the River Thames in London, preserving the memory of one of England’s oldest and most notorious prisons. Though the original prison no longer survives, the museum marks the site of the medieval Clink Prison and offers insight into centuries of law, punishment, and daily life in the capital. The history Read more...
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Angus Library and Archive, housed within Regent’s Park College, is one of the most important repositories for the study of Baptist history and Protestant Nonconformity in the world. Located in Oxford, the library serves as a vital resource for scholars, students, and researchers interested in the development of dissenting religious traditions, particularly within Britain and beyond. The origins of the Read more...
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Gainsborough Old Hall is one of the best-preserved medieval manor houses in England and a site of considerable historical and religious importance. Located in the market town of Gainsborough, the hall dates back to the late fifteenth century and has played a notable role in both local governance and the early development of religious dissent in England. The hall was Read more...
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In Joshua 10, Japhia, king of Lachish joined with Adoni-zedek, king of Jerusalem to fight against Joshua. He was one of the “Five Kings of the Amorites” that was defeated by Joshua – on the day that the sun stood still (Joshua 10:13). Japhia, king of Lachish, hid in the cave at Makkedah, and was slain by Joshua (Joshua 10:26). Read more...
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Old Essex County Courthouse, commonly known as the 1728 Essex County Courthouse, is one of the oldest surviving courthouses in the United States and a remarkable example of colonial architecture in Virginia. Located in the historic town of Tappahannock, the building stands as a lasting witness to the legal, political, and social life of early America. Constructed in 1728, the Read more...
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Watch our interview at the Ira Sankey Collection at the Lawrence County Historical Society on OCH Born in Edinburg, PA, to a Methodist family, Ira Sankey (1840-1908) loved music from an early age. At 16 he was saved at the King’s Chapel revival meetings. At 21 he volunteered for the Union in the Civil War. At 23, Read more...
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Newport Historical Society is one of the oldest historical organizations in the United States, dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich past of Newport. Founded in 1854, the society has played a central role in safeguarding the city’s heritage, which spans colonial settlement, religious diversity, maritime trade, and the American Revolution. Newport itself was established in 1639 by settlers seeking Read more...
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Samuel Davies was born in Delaware, trained in Pennsylvania, and at 23 years of age, a missionary to Virginia. He was a “New Light” Presbyterian (like George Whitfield) that taught salvation by grace alone, thru a personal conversion that resulted in a Romans 12:2 transformation. He arrived in Hanover County, Virginia, and took Samuel Morris’ reading houses (such as we Read more...
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The Hanover County Courthouse occupies an important place in American history as the setting for one of the earliest and most influential public stands taken by Patrick Henry. Long before his famous speech at St. John’s Church, Henry rose to prominence within this courthouse, where his bold defense of colonial rights helped lay the groundwork for the spirit of resistance Read more...
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The Scotchtown is one of the most significant historic homes associated with Patrick Henry, offering a valuable glimpse into the private life of one of America’s most influential voices for liberty. Located in Hanover County, Virginia, Scotchtown served as Henry’s residence from 1771 to 1778, a crucial period that included the opening years of the American Revolution. Originally built around Read more...
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The life of John Lathrop (also spelled Lothrop) stands as a meaningful example of conviction, sacrifice, and pastoral leadership in the early 17th century. His journey from England to New England reflects the broader struggle for religious liberty that helped shape both Congregational and Baptist traditions in the English-speaking world. John Lathrop was born around 1584 in Etton Yorkshire and Read more...
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The iconic painting, Washington’s Prayer at Valley Forge is moving. The father of our country in prayer for his country. Arnold Friberg (December 21, 1913 – July 1, 2010) was an American illustrator and painter noted for his religious and patriotic works. He is perhaps best known for his 1975 painting The Prayer at Valley Forge, a depiction of George Washington praying at Valley Forge.[1][2][3] He is also well known for his 15 Read more...
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Hymn History: In the Sweet By and By Authors: Sanford Fillmore Bennett and Joseph Philbrick Webster “His (Bennett’s) poetry began appearing in [Illinois] newspapers and hymn collections; later he studied medicine while owning a drugstore in Wisconsin.” (Hymntime.com) The Origin of the Hymn “In the Sweet By and By” Among the most enduring and beloved hymns of the Read more...
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SunTimes: She recounted that Jefferson at first doubted Beamer because he was so calm. She explained, “Todd loved his life but he knew that his life was much more than his 32 years on this Earth. His soul was secure, even when his body wasn’t, because Jesus was his savior.” The children of Todd and Lisa Beamer, David, Drew and Read more...
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Learn from Tim Schmig about the multiple references to God in the Jefferson Memorial We’re at the Jefferson Memorial, a monument to Thomas Jefferson, a man who in his lifetime was full of personal contradictions, and he was also conflicted about those contradictions. And yet, the life of Thomas Jefferson, the writings of Thomas Jefferson, give us some Read more...
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Site of one of the most famous trials in the 20th Century, featuring Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan. My first visit to the Scopes Trial Museum proved unsuccessful. It was the Christmas season and the County Executive ordered the building closed early for the day. So I took some pictures outside – the statues of William Jennings Bryan and Read more...