"In the beginning God…then cometh the end…that God may be all in all."
Topics: John’s testimony; The history of God’s Word from Adam to Christ; An ignorant world, a rebellious covenant people, and the receptive Children of God; The character of God’s Word; What does it mean to be “born of God?”
On this day, May 19th, 1899, reps of the first International Peace Conference contemplate their awesome responsibility. Wars abounded in the years leading up to 1899. The expanding technology was making the world a smaller place. As a result, many saw the need for…
Marquette’s Last Missionary Trip
By Daniel W. Sheridan
On this day, May 18th, 1675, Marquette completed his mission.
“I found myself in the blessed necessity of exposing my life for the salvation of these peoples, and especially of the Illinois, who have very urgently entreated me…to carry the word of God to their country.”
Those are the words of Jacques Marquette, who gave his life in the service of…
By Daniel W. Sheridan
On May 17, 1673, Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette begin their exciting journey to find the “Father of Waters.” Here’s the story. Jacques Marquette was born to a wealthy family in Laon, France, in 1637. Forsaking a life of comfort and prestige, he became…
“I wish to assist my fellow laborers to lead people to HIM who is the fountain of all excellence, goodness, truth, and happiness…”
By Daniel Sheridan
#OTD, May 16, 1801, a leader in the anti-slavery movement, who survived an assassination attempt and is responsible for adding a refrigerator to the United States, is born. Who is he? Here’s the story. On May 16, 1801…