Author Archives: Will
On January 16th
1604 - John Rainolds presents to King James I the motion ‘…that there might bee a newe translation of the Bible.’ Approved the next day, Rainolds’ motion led to the 1611 publication of the King James version of the Bible. 1740 - English revivalist George Whitefield wrote in a letter: ‘If I see a man who loves the [...]
On January 13th
Today in Norway is Tyvendedagen (Twentieth Day, after Christmas). As this site explains: “Saint Knut drives Christmas away,” is an old folk saying which explains why, in many country areas it was customary on this day to hold the traditional “Christmas race.” People piled into their sleighs and sledges and drove madly across ice-bound lakes [...]
On January 12th
1876 – Jack London, American novelist and author of Call of the Wild, was born. London once wrote: “I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of [...]
Don’t Judge
“Judge not, that you be not judged.” – Matthew 7:1
Repent
“From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” - Matthew 4:17
On January 11th
1813 – The first pineapples were planted in Hawaii (And you thought they were native to Hawaii, didn’t you? I know I did). 1903 – Alan Paton, South African writer and author of Cry, the Beloved Country, was born. Some quotes from Paton follow. “But there is only one thing that has power completely, and this is [...]
Give Thanks
“give thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. - Ephesians 5:20
