July 13 : A Plea for Tolerance?
This Day in Presbyterian History: A Plea for Tolerance or a Plan for Liberal Takeover—Which? That was the fundamental question which was being debated in the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., in…
July 12: David Brainerd, Missionary
This Day in Presbyterian History: Not Works But Christ's Merits Alone From day one of this historical devotional, we have recorded several experiences of David Brainerd, the Presbyterian evangelist to…
July 11: John Wanamaker, Merchant
This Day in Presbyterian History: Sharing Faith by Word and Deed Everyone has heard of the name John Wanamaker, especially those in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. That is where this retail giant began…
July 10: Birthday of John Calvin
This Day in Presbyterian History: The Virtual Founder of America The German historian, Leopold von Ranke, was the one who declared that John Calvin was the virtual founder of America.…
July 9: Philip P. Bliss, Composer
This Day in Presbyterian History: Hymn Writer Par Excellent The Union fort was surrounded on all sides by the forces of the Southern Confederacy in 1864. Wondering whether he should…
