May 31: The Mecklenberg Declaration

First in Declaring Independence All Americans are familiar with the Declaration of Independence, signed on July 4, 1776.  But precious few are familiar with the truth that in Mecklenburg, North…

February 25: Old Mortality

Old Mortality: Robert Patterson [ca. 1713-1801] The purpose of this blog is to remind us of those saints who have gone before, and to recall something of our common history…

February 14: Rev. James Scrimgeour

James Scrimgeour was born in the year 1757 in the vicinity of Edinburgh, Scotland. His mother, a member of the Secession Church, was known for her remarkable intelligence and piety,…