Virginia (May 14, 1607)
Bill FedererVirginia (May 14, 1607) the first permanent colonial settlement in North America, was founded by settlers who embarked from England in December of 1606. Their initial act after landing at Cape…
First Charter of Virginia (April 10, 1606)
First Charter of Virginia (April 10, 1606) granted by King James I to the settlers of the "Jamestown Colony" in Virginia. The Colony was named for the "Virgin Queen" Elizabeth…
John Eliot (1604-May 21, 1690)
John Eliot (1604-May 21, 1690) was a Puritan clergyman who was known as "The Apostle to the Indians," as he was the first to teach Christianity to the Indians of…
Abel Janszoon Tasman (1603-October 10, 1659)
Abel Janszoon Tasman (1603-October 10, 1659) was the greatest of Dutch navigators and explorers. He discovered Tasmania, New Zealand, Tonga, and the Fiji Islands. He set sail from Batavia on…
Roger Williams (c..1603-March 1683)
Roger Williams (c.1603-March 1683) was a British-born clergyman who founded the Providence Plantation in Rhode Island. A graduate from Pembroke, 1624, he was ordained in the Church of England, 1628. An…
Samuel Rutherford (c.1600-March 1661)
Samuel Rutherford (c.1600-March 1661) was Rector of St. Andrew's Church in Scotland and one of the commissioners at Westminster Assembly in London, 1643-47. In 1644, he wrote the controversial book,…
Christmas Displays in the WI & US Capitols
Sierra JohnEach year for the past 29 years, Wisconsin Family Council and Wisconsin Family Action have collaborated to display a Merry Christmas sign and a nativity scene in the State Capitol…
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Kerby AndersonKerby Anderson This is Christmas week, and I thought it might be worthwhile to spend a moment to reflect on the words to the hymn, “O Little Town of Bethlehem.”…
When Should We Talk About Evolution?
Ken Ham and Mark LooyThis is Ken Ham, Founder CEO of Answers in Genesis, Creation Museum, and Ark Encounter. While you might not have talked with your preschooler about evolution, she’s probably heard of…
Pray for Family Gatherings
Share Life TodayHi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.Is this the most wonderful time of the year or does the holiday season produce…