America’s Christian History
Teaching and Learning Self Government
Pilgrim Institute Introduce children to the important principle of Self Government. “The Bible tells us that the ideas and thoughts which are in our heart will decide how we act. If our thoughts and ideas are controlled by the Bible, then our actions will also be controlled by the Bible. If our thoughts […]
Properly Protesting in America
One of the events, which I enjoy sharing as I teach America’s Christian history, is the Boston Tea Party, including the reasons and the events of that night. Why did those individuals resist by dumping the tea? One historian, Richard Frothingham, wrote this: “The resistance contemplated was in general such action as might be necessary to thwart by lawful methods this ministerial measure. […]
In Honor of President’s Day
In celebration of President’s Day, enjoy reading Abraham Lincoln’s words regarding George Washington. “…away back in my childhood, the earliest days of my being able to read, I got hold of a small book…[The Life of Washington]. I remember all the accounts there given of the battle fields and struggles for the liberties of the […]
Representatives and Their Duty
As I watched the news last evening, I was contemplating events taking place in my home state, as well as several states in the Midwest. Several thoughts came to mind: As our representatives were elected, they were sent to “stand in our place” to make decisions according to their conscience. When difficult choices are to be […]
How The Mighty Works of God Came to Be
My journey in producing The Mighty Works of God series goes back many years. It begins first with a personal journey of internal heart change when, as a Christian, I realized the Providential Hand of God in history, past, present, and future. I have partially told this story on our Pilgrim Institute blog and if […]