November 17, 2009 – 9:00 am
Lanterns swung in the lower decks of the ship as 102 seasick men, women, and children tossed about in a cramped space the size of a volleyball court. All hatches were battened due to severe storms, stealing any hope of fresh air or light. The passengers survived on small rations of dried pork, beans, and [...]
October 27, 2009 – 12:01 am
Today’s devotion is the fourth in a series adapted slightly from Serving in His Steps: Focused Scriptures and Prayers for the Fast-Paced Life. It’s one of CTA’s newest products—an accordion-fold booklet with brief daily devotions and a pedometer to use while you walk. It makes a great thank-you gift for church professionals and volunteers who [...]
By Jane Fryar
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Posted in Author Jane Fryar, Christian Worker, Devotions, Encouragement, Ministry, Pastor, Pastor Appreciation, Teachers
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Tagged Encouragement, Pastoral Ministry, teacher, Volunteers|
September 24, 2009 – 5:12 pm
I recently pulled a coat I hadn’t worn for months out of the closet. As I put my hand in the pocket, I discovered three dollars which hadn’t seen the light of day since the last time I wore the coat! I love when that happens!
Recently I cruised the CTA website and decided [...]
By Tim Wesemann
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Posted in Author Tim Wesemann, Christian Worker, Encouragement, Free Resources, Pastor, Pastor Appreciation
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Tagged Encouragement, Ministry, ministry ideas, Pastor Appreciation, Pastoral Ministry, Servant Heart, Volunteers|
September 15, 2009 – 2:03 pm
Just recently, as I was reading Acts 4, a phrase jumped out at me. I had never really taken time to consider it before.
To get the full picture, remember that in Acts 3, Peter and John were walking into the temple when a lame man asked for money. Instead of silver or gold, Peter and John [...]
September 14, 2009 – 10:49 am
Two of my friends–both agnostics–express deep frustration when Christians claim morality cannot exist apart from religion, particularly, the Judeo-Christian ethic. Both see themselves as moral people, and I’m sure they do try to do the “right” thing. The devil, of course, is in the details of how one defines “right” and who gets to decide on that [...]
This video featuring historian and author Bill Federer presents the Bible and Christianity as the basis and inspiration for the Constitution of the United States of America.
Visit Bill Federer’s website: AmericanMinute.com.
CTA offers an impressive selection of patriotic gifts that help congregations celebrate God and Country.
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By Bill Federer
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Posted in Author Bill Federer, God and Country, Pastor, Patriotism, Sermon Ideas
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Tagged bible, Bill Federer, Christianity, Fourth of July, God and Country, patriotic, U.S. Constitution, United States|
The Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4, 1776. John Hancock signed first, saying, “The price on my head has just doubled.” Benjamin Franklin urged unanimity, saying, “We must hang together or most assuredly we shall hang separately.”
While many Americans know at least that much about the Declaration of Independence, we may not know [...]
By Bill Federer
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Posted in Author Bill Federer, God and Country, Independence Day, Ministry, Pastor, Patriotism, Sermon Ideas
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Tagged America, Benjamin Franklin, Declaration of Independence, Fourth of July, God Almighty, John Adams, John Hancock, Samuel Adams|
The Constitutional Convention deadlocked over how large and small states could be represented equally. So troubling grew the dilemma that some delegates gave up and left. Then, on June 28, 1787, 81-year-old Benjamin Franklin stood up to speak. Shortly thereafter, the U.S. Constitution became a reality. As recorded by James Madison, here’s what Franklin said: [...]
By Bill Federer
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Posted in Author Bill Federer, God and Country, Independence Day, Ministry, Pastor, Patriotism, Sermon Ideas
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Tagged Benjamin Franklin, constitutional convention, divine protection, Fourth of July, James Madison, Lord, prayer, Prayers, providence, U.S. Constitution|
“The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.” This famous quote is attributed to British statesman Edmund Burke, born January 12, 1729. Considered the most influential orator in the House of Commons, Burke stands out in history, for, as a member of the British Parliament, he defended the [...]
By Bill Federer
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Posted in Author Bill Federer, God and Country, Ministry, Pastor, Patriotism, Sermon Ideas
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Tagged American colonies, British Parliament, Edmund Burke, evil, Fourth of July, good men, House of Commons, liberty, slave trade, triumph|
One June 21, 1788, the U.S. Constitution went into effect when New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify it. The 55 signers of the U.S. Constitution included:
26 Episcopalians;
11 Presbyterians;
7 Congregationalists;
2 Lutherans;
2 Dutch Reformed;
2 Methodists;
2 Roman Catholics;
2 Quakers; and
1 deist.
The deist was Dr. Franklin, who had called for prayer during the Constitutional Convention, June 28, [...]
