Category Archives: History

A Shaking of Faith

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Bryan Hodge

Jesse Babcock Ferguson is an example of how the sins of one can spiritually injure multitudes.  This example should caution us to beware: (1) Men may disappoint; (2) Our actions may affect others. Ferguson was born in Philadelphia, Pa. but … Continue reading →

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Franklin’s Faith

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Bryan Hodge

Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706.  He was the 15th of 17 children.  His father was not wealthy, but a poor candle maker.  His education was scant, just two years of formal education.  Yet, his accomplishments … Continue reading →

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Jesus: A Real Person

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Bryan Hodge

Did Christianity really originate from a Jesus the Christ of First Century Israel?  Did Jesus really live? Encyclopedia Britannica concludes, “In ancient times even the opponents of Christianity never doubted the historicity of Jesus, which was disputed for the first … Continue reading →

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Religious Freedom

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Bryan Hodge

People from different religious persuasions settled in the land that eventually would become The United States of America.  (1) The Pilgrims were people who had separated themselves from the Church of England. They were persecuted in England . They fled … Continue reading →

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