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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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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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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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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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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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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 Pilgrims did not seek to build fancy houses of worship like those of the Church of England that they left. Rather they met in the fort for collective worship. The church later had its own building at First Parish Church. _____ Image Source/Credit: • Swampyank at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Read more...
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If you have a copy of The Story of the Great Frieze By Liberty Memorial Association (Kansas City, Mo.) · 1935 please contact me. ♦ _____ ♦ The The Great Frieze in Kansas City stands as one of the most powerful artistic tributes to the legacy of the First World War. Carved into the north wall of the Liberty Memorial—now 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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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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Hymn History: Happy the Home When God Is There Author: Henry Ware Jr. “He was kind to children, and had a happy influence with them.… He said he did not wish to set the child an example of obstinate willfulness, but would rather let him see that the strongest must and could yield sometimes.” (Samuel A. Eliot) The Read more...
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Plymouth Rock is one of the most famous historical landmarks in the United States, traditionally identified as the landing site of the Pilgrims in 1620. Located along the waterfront in Plymouth, Massachusetts, it has become a powerful symbol of the founding of one of the earliest English settlements in North America and of the broader story of American origins. According Read more...
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James Madison (1751–1836) occupies a central place in American history as the “Father of the Constitution” and a principal architect of the Bill of Rights. His careful political thought, commitment to republican government, and skill in compromise helped shape the structure and liberties of the United States. Working alongside figures such as Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, Madison played a Read more...
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The University of Chicago was founded (and funded) by John D. Rockefeller, the oil baron. He spent millions digging up artifacts all over the Middle East, and floated much of it back to Chicago. The Oriental Institute collection contains over 300,000 items. In the first sections, look for artifacts from Ur – Abraham lived in Ur from 2166 BC to 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...
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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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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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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 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...