“Despotism may govern without faith, but liberty cannot.”
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The Thumb Stall
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithIn the Civil War, canons played a huge role in deciding the outcome of battles, and thus, the war itself. Each canon required up to eight men to operate and six…
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Fighting for an Enemy’s Forgiveness
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithAn outspoken Patriot, Michael Widman hated the British with a passion. However, the Revolutionary War era tavern owner would find himself accused of treason against America and be sentenced to death.
One man would step forward to help…but Widman hated him even more than the Redcoats.
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The Test of Preaching
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithWhen Cicero spoke, the people said, “He spoke well.” When Demosthenes spoke, the people said, “Let us march.” Topics Illustrated Include: History Preacher Preaching Quotes Standards Taking Action Teaching…
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“The one thing we learn from history is that we don’t learn from history.”
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Down with the Declaration
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithWe hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
The Declaration of Independence is easily the most well-known document in American history, right?
Not so fast….
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The Cross Still Stands
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithIt was built to entertain the ruthless masses of the Roman Empire. The mighty Coliseum stood in the heart of Rome and played host to the gladiatorial games that would end up costing the lives of thousands upon thousands of contestants.
But the death toll rose even more when the Coliseum was used to kill followers of Jesus.
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Timelines and Truth
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithPop Quiz!
When did Abraham Lincoln die?
What time did the terrorist attacks of 9-11 begin?
When did Neil Armstrong walk on the moon?
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John Calvins Town
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithAs Americans, we’re sometimes confused – or shocked – by laws from other countries. Foreign cultures may prohibit what clothes can be worn, who can vote, who can marry, and so on.
But the strangest laws in human history came from ancient Geneva, a religious city like no other.
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Love Jesus…Or Else!
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithTheodosius had a plan. He wanted all the people of his empire to worship the one true God revealed in the Bible. A noble endeavor, for sure. But there was one fatal flaw in the emperor’s strategy:
Those he couldn’t lead to Jesus…he would send to Jesus!