December 19: Machen’s testimony of his father
"A Quiet Stream Whose Waters Ran Deep" It was on this day, December 19th, 1915, that Arthur W. Machen, father of Dr. J. Gresham Machen, died, at the age of…
December 17: Thornwell and the Board Debates
Earliest Inklings of a Long Discussion It was on this day, December 17th, in 1840, that James Henley Thornwell wrote of his intention to address an issue which would then…
December 16: The Duanesburg Fire (1951)
Did you know, that in a manner of speaking, the official archives of the Presbyterian Church in America—the PCA Historical Center—began with a devastating fire?! Let me explain. The PCA…
December 15: “He had this testimony, that he pleased God”
Today's post is taken from a funeral sermon by the Rev. Charles Herr, in memory of the Rev. Charles Kisselman Imbrie [1814-1891]. In looking for a sermon that fell on…
December 12: J. Wilbur Chapman
Mass Evangelism Crusades of an Astonishing Type — We have already considered the life and pastoral ministry of J. Wilbur Chapman on April 13, 1881 (see there). Leaving the pastorate in…
