When you finish reading this the third and last in my series on A History of Thanksgiving, enjoy these videos with slideshows of the historic images accompanied by music. Just before leaving for a recess, the first U.S. Congress passed…
The Pilgrims of Plymouth observed only three kinds of holidays. Each Sunday they observed the “Sabbath” by worshipping and hearing sermons. Postcard illustrating Pilgrims going to church. Courtesy of The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and…
In England in the early 1600s, it was illegal to be a member of any other church than the Church of England. Some English believers, who thought the Church of England did things that were against God’s will, wanted to…
Again, Ray and I are deeply grateful for your fervent prayers and your kind encouragements. He is more tired than usual, while being faithful, grateful, and upbeat. He has finished four radiation treatments with 22 to go. We are enjoying…
We Americans admire people from humble beginnings who achieve success in fields such as business or politics or entertainment. Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, Millard Fillmore, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, and James Garfield were all born in log…
Are any of your children shy? When our younger daughter was little, she used to hide behind my skirt when grownups from church talked to her. I assure you that this can change. Our younger daughter is Mary Evelyn, who…
