I have been wondering for an eternity now why someone hasn't created a blog tag for history buffs. I know I can't be the only one out there that adores history and would love to do a blog tag surrounding it. Am I right? Please tell me there are a few of you out there … Continue reading History Buff Blog Tag
Seize the Fight Cover Reveal
I have the privilege of participating in the cover reveal for a new anthology that is coming out! And let me tell you, it is going to be great! But before we reveal what the rest of the cover looks like, let's find out more about the book itself. Seize the Fight Freedom. Liberty. Independence. … Continue reading Seize the Fight Cover Reveal
Amazing Grace// History of the Hymn
How many people would ever imagine a slave trader would be used to pen the words to one of the world's most beloved hymns? How could grace be recognized and realized by someone so wicked? Yet that is how John Newton penned the words to this truth-filled hymn. John Newton: Life of a Sailor Though … Continue reading Amazing Grace// History of the Hymn
An Old Fashioned Winter
March is halfway gone. Can you believe it? It hardly seems like spring is just around the corner. But sure enough, scattered here and there are tiny signs that spring is coming. Around here we'll most likely have bursts of winter for several more months. We thrive on unpredictability. To round out the winter though, … Continue reading An Old Fashioned Winter
Book Buff Blog Tag Challenge
M. L. Milligan nominated me for her new book buff challenge! I'm so excited to do this one. Y'all will get to see a side of me you don't see much. Mention the creator, Mac (and link back to the original post 😉). Include the tag challenge graphic in your post. Shout out and link … Continue reading Book Buff Blog Tag Challenge
England’s Concentration Camps
Well known to the entire world is the horrific conditions within the Nazi Concentration camps of the Second World War. Yet hidden within the pages of time is the history of Great Britain's concentration camps of the American War for Independence. Floating death camps. Watery dungeons. Torturous prison ships. These were England's Concentration camps some … Continue reading England’s Concentration Camps
The Miracle of New Orleans
America's Second War for Independence. Few people even realize that that is one of the names the War of 1812 has been known as. It's actually quite fitting if you think about it though. We were still a young nation at the point war was declared once again. Rather than fighting for the ability to … Continue reading The Miracle of New Orleans
Yankee Doodle// History of the Song
Any red blooded American has engrained in their memory the lyrics and tune to the historic folksong, Yankee Doodle. As children we grow up singing and whistling it, and as adults we do the same . (Yeah, don't act like you're too cool for that.) It's become a symbol and emblem of America and patriotism. … Continue reading Yankee Doodle// History of the Song
Finding Grace In Life’s Trails
Last fall I wrote a post that was centered around the beauty of change. I shared pictures that showed ways God had been teaching me to see the beauty in the harshness of change. This new year has brought so many changes to my life that I can't even begin to describe. Changes that are … Continue reading Finding Grace In Life’s Trails
Are Baptists Protestant?
There is a lot of controversy surrounding this question. Most folks you talk to on the streets would tell you that Baptists are Protestants. Shoot, most Baptists don't even know what they are! That is a sad commentary, folks. If people knew the history of the Baptists, they would change their tune. Studying history, it … Continue reading Are Baptists Protestant?