Monthly Archives: March 2009
Today in History – March 26th
Joseph H. Gilmore, a professor of Hebrew at Newton Theological Seminary in Massachusetts, wrote the words to the hymn, "He Leadeth Me" on this day in 1862. He leadeth me, O blessèd thought! O words with heav’nly comfort fraught! Whate’er I do, where’er I be Still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me. Refrain He leadeth [...]
Flannery O’Connor and St. Catherine of Siena – Today in History
Today is the birthday of two prominent women of faith: Flannery O’Connor and St. Catherine of Siena. Flannery O’Connor was born on this date in 1925. She died far to early at the age of 39 from Lupus. Her writing, often dark, makes her one of my favorite writers, Below are some quotes from O’Connor. [...]
Daylight Saving Time – A Poem
The only good thing about daylight saving time, as I figure it, is this: at 6:18 am, on Saturday, March 21, 2009, it is still dark enough outside for me to believe that sleep will return before the sun rises and its insistent rays prod me to give up my hope for just a few [...]
Today’s Quote: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“We can have abundant life, even though many wishes remain unfulfilled.” Technorati Tags: Dietrich Bonhoeffer quote,abundant life
Quote for Today – John Newton
On this day in 1767, the Anglican clergyman and hymn writer John Newton (“Amazing Grace”) wrote in a letter: “The more you know him, the better you will trust him; the more you trust him, the better you will love him; the more you love him, the better you will serve him.” Technorati Tags: John [...]
Three Commercial Events to Remember on This Day in History
The first electric shaver (developed by Schick) went on sale today in 1931. Pillsbury’s “Poppin’ Fresh” Dough Boy turns 48 years years old today and looks as fresh as he did when he first appeared in 1961. On this day in 1966 Scott Paper began selling paper dresses for one dollar. Invented as a marketing [...]
Charlotte Eliot – One More Thing to Remember about Today in History
Charlotte Elliott, an English devotional writer, was born today in 1789. An illness at age 33 left her an invalid for the rest of her life (she died at 89), during which she devoted herself to religious writing. She wrote 150 hymns, including "Just As I Am," which is reprinted below. As is the case [...]
Rudolf Nureyev – One Thing to Remember about Today in History
One of the greatest dancers of the 20th century, Rudolf Nureyev, was born today in 1938 in Russia (3/17/1938 – 1/6/1993). Below are two videos that showcase his musical and artistic genius. Technorati Tags: Rudolf Nureyev,Today in History,March 17
Bulletin Cover Art – Lent 4B (John 3:15)
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Bulletin Cover Art – Lent 4B (Numbers 21:9)
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