by Peter James | Nov 25, 2024 | Clement of Rome
As I reflected on today’s prayer, I had a flashback of sitting in a seminary class studying Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. As my professor was explaining the conflict in the Corinthian church, he described Corinthian believers as...
by Peter James | Nov 24, 2024 | Clement of Alexandria
The enrollment cliff is coming to a college near you. The college-age population in America is shrinking, and universities are now feeling the squeeze. If you add higher tuition costs and increased debt load to the mix, you can appreciate why potential college...
by Peter James | Nov 23, 2024 | Baron Bunsen
He was a career ambassador for Prussia (nineteenth century German Empire). He was good at what he did since diplomacy was his strong suit. Baron Christian Charles Josia von Bunsen (1791-1863) was appointed ambassador to Rome, having earned a reputation as a Protestant...
by Peter James | Nov 22, 2024 | Peter Datheen
Lady Elizabeth de Grave left church one Sunday despondent over the state of her soul. After listening to the preacher pronounce God’s judgment for those who transgress the law, doubts about her salvation kicked into high gear. Maybe she was kidding herself and...
by Peter James | Nov 21, 2024 | Benjamin Brawley
Teaching was his “sacred calling.” He tried his hand at preaching but soon realized his skills were best served by providing young African Americans with the best education possible. Benjamin Griffith Brawley (1882-1939) showed early academic prowess,...
