October 31 – Reformation Day

This Day in Presbyterian History: 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 30: Dr. Samuel Miller

This Day in Presbyterian History: 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,…

October 29: Rev. Alexander McDowell

This Day in Presbyterian History: A Pastor in  a Period of Deep Anxiety Readers of this historical devotional may remember that there was a schism in American Presbyterianism in 1741 between what…

October 28 : Septimus Tustin

This Day in Presbyterian History: 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…

October 27: Rev. Elihu Spencer

This Day in Presbyterian History: 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…