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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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The Prophet Daniel (Image Credit: (13) Facebook. www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1088959693232777&id=100063562690733&set=a.720653793396704.) As a good patriotic American, you will come to Washington D. C. several times. On your first visit, you will want to see the Capitol, wander thru the Supreme Court, sample a couple of the Smithsonians on the National Mall, gaze up to the Washington Monument, see the fortified Lincoln Memorial, contemplate Read more...
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The Luther Monument is a significant religious and historical landmark located in Washington. Situated on the grounds of Luther Place Memorial Church near Thomas Circle, the monument commemorates the life and influence of Martin Luther, whose actions helped spark the Protestant Reformation. Dedicated in 1884, the Luther Monument was the first statue of Martin Luther erected in the United States. Read more...
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The Foundry United Methodist Church is one of the most historically significant Methodist congregations in the nation’s capital, known not only for its long-standing ministry but also for its association with James K. Polk. During his presidency from 1845 to 1849, Polk regularly attended this church, making it an important landmark in both religious and political history. The origins of Read more...
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Hymn History: A Child of the King Author: Harriet Eugenia “Hattie” Peck Buell “Harriett E. Buell, a native of New York state, wrote the words for ‘A Child of the King’ as she walked home from church one Sunday.” (Journal of the Grace Evangelical Society, Vol. 12, No. 22 [Spring 1999], p. 27) The Origin of the Hymn Read more...
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From the National Park System: 470 feet above the ground, the builders began angling buttresses inward to support the 300-ton marble pyramidion at the top of the monument. Supported by the buttresses, the angled walls of the pyramidion, anchored by mortice and tenon joints, climbed inward beginning at 500 feet above ground. On a breezy December 6, 1884, Lt. Col. Read more...
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From Wikipedia: The room remained largely unchanged until 1952. One of the few changes made was the addition of a painting, Abraham Lincoln by George P.A. Healy, hung over the fireplace by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1937. The 1869 oil-on-canvas painting by George Peter Alexander Healy depicts a seated, thoughtful Abraham Lincoln, and has remained over the State Dining Room fireplace ever since.[75][j] Roosevelt also added an Read more...
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From Wikipedia: Moses appears eight times in carvings that ring the Supreme Court Great Hall ceiling. His face is presented along with other ancient figures such as Solomon, the Greek god Zeus, and the Roman goddess of wisdom, Minerva. The Supreme Court Building’s east pediment depicts Moses holding two tablets. Tablets representing the Ten Commandments can be found carved in the oak courtroom doors, on Read more...
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Watch Tim Schmig explain the Rotunda: From Wikipedia: The Pilgrims appear on the deck of the ship Speedwell as they depart Delfshaven in South Holland on July 22, 1620. William Brewster, holding the Bible, and pastor John Robinson lead Governor Carver, William Bradford, Miles Standish, and their families in prayer. The rainbow, at the left side of the painting, symbolizes hope and divine protection.[14] Photo from the Our Christian Heritage Collection Read more...
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Watch Tim Schmig explain the Christian Heritage found in the Library of Congress: Many interesting artifacts, including the Gutenberg Bible: Read more...
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Watch Tim Schmig share from Union Station In addition to the Liberty Bell (inscribed with the Mosaic declaration of the Year of Jubilee), you’ll see Scripture carved into Union Station: The desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose Thou hast put all thing under his feet The truth shall make you free Read more...