December 24: J. Marcellus Kik
The Quiet Influence of a Canadian Presbyterian Quiet workers, in God’s kingdom, are often found to have an abiding influence. “Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than…
December 23: J.R.W. Sloane’s Review of Van Dyke’s Sermon
Many 19th-century Presbyterians opposed the practice of slavery. Reformed Presbyterians, while comparatively small in number as a denomination, were notable for being uniformly and resolutely opposed to it. The…
December 22: Hugh McKail Martyred (1666)
He Gained the Martyr's Crown The enemies of the Covenanters had very long memories. Long after sermons were preached or actions taken, the authorities in Scotland remembered words and actions…
December 21: A Chaplain’s Letter
On Every Battlefield of Life, Christ is ever our Comfort and Strength. Today we present a letter from the battlefield, penned on this day, December 21, in 1863. Here, the…
December 20: First General Assembly of Scotland (1560)
Beginnings can be Interesting Beginnings of anything can be interesting. This author once planted a mission church in a sizeable Midwest city. He had done all the preliminary preparation for the mission. Several…
