By Shane Vander Hart
Today in 1735, Robert Robinson was born. After giving his life to Christ, Robinson became a Baptist pastor and hymn writer. He is most noteworthy for writing “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
Come, Thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; [...]
By Shane Vander Hart
I’d be remiss not to mention that today marks the 500th anniversary of Reformer John Calvin’s birthday. He has contributed much not only to theology, but also to government.
As Bob Hayton mentions in his post today:
His work in Geneva has an abiding relevance and lasting influence down to today in both [...]
By Shane Vander Hart
October 31 would be better celebrated as Reformation Day, not Halloween. If you are not familiar with Reformation Day it celebrates the day that the Reformation began in Europe with Martin Luther posting his 95 theses on the Wittenburg church door in protest to the selling of indulgences.
Martin Luther as a monk [...]
By Shane Vander Hart
I love reading accounts of historical revivals. In Wales after New Year’s Day 1905 a revival began in Welsh Methodist churches. They quickly started to see the effects in society.
Not a single arrest for drunkeness in Swansea County.
In Cardiff the jail population was reduced by 40%.
Taverns were struggling economically.
Prayer meetings were happening in coal [...]