History
Little-known stories from history which entertain, educate, and inspire. Sources cited.
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How Billy Graham’s Life and Death Influenced Me
by Sally Matheny I spent most of the afternoon watching the motorcade transporting the body of the evangelist, Dr. Billy Graham, I reflected on how his life and death have influenced so many people. On roads I travel often, the procession went from Black Mountain to Charlotte. My daughter and her family were blessed to be in the crowds lining the streets. Fire trucks parked at the overpasses and hung American flags from their ladders. Red heart balloons floated heavenward as the hearse passed by. Intending to spend only a few minutes watching the televised procession, the same thing happened as numerous times before. God has an amazing way of…
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Who Should We Honor This Presidents’ Day?
If we're living in a time when people want to tear down statues and destroy monuments, who then should we honor this Presidents' Day?
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The Christian Faith of Rosa Parks
What many history books and public speakers fail to mention is the Christian faith of Rosa Parks. Her faith was integral to the choices she made in her life—some of which changed the lives of millions. Rosa Parks said, “As a child, I learned from the Bible to trust in God and not be afraid. I felt the Lord would give me the strength to endure whatever I had to face.” National Day of Courage In honor of what would have been Rosa Park’s 100thbirthday, the Henry Ford Museum initiated a National Day of Courage on February 4, 2013. Many gave tribute to the bravery of the former Alabama seamstress,…
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THIS DANGEROUS BOOK by Steve & Jackie Green: A Review & Giveaway
by Sally Matheny This Dangerous Book “Research shows over 80 percent of Americans own a hard copy of the Bible. More than half of agnostics and skeptics own a Bible. But have you ever asked, ‘What is this book, really?’” –This Dangerous Book The release of THIS DANGEROUS BOOK coincides with the opening of the Museum of the Bible located in Washington D.C. Steve and Jackie Green, the founding family of the museum, co-authored this book with Bill High. It’s a book about three journeys—that of the Bible, the Green’s, and the Museum of the Bible. The Greens interweave vignettes of their own faith journey while sharing fascinating information…
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WWII Veteran’s Letter and His Service Inspire Us
No matter how big or small we think our contribution is in life, this WWII veteran's letter and service inspires us all to give our best. The letter was written just before WWII Navy sailor, Charles H. Walker took part in the invasion at Normandy.
