October 31: Reformation Day

Remembering October 31 It is my earnest hope that no reader is going to wonder why this writer wants them to remember Halloween!  October 31st, and specifically October 31, 1517, is the date of…

October 30: Dr. Samuel Miller

Strongly Inclined to Be Devoted to the Ministry Samuel Miller was born in Dover, Delaware on October 30, 1769. As was typical for his day, he studied theology privately in preparation…

October 28: Septimus Tustin

An Unusual Name No Hindrance to God’s Working This writer has to acknowledge that I was curious regarding the name of this Presbyterian minister for this day of October 28, 1871.  It was…

October 27: Rev. Elihu Spencer

Victory Over England Brings Celebration in a Presbyterian Church Granted! After the final victory over the British military forces at Yorktown, Virginia, there were celebrations being held everywhere in 1781…

October 26: William Swan Plumer

On the Utter Necessity of Humility in Theological Studies “It therefore becomes a matter of great practical importance how we shall treat the mysteries of the religion we profess to…