by Peter James | May 26, 2025 | Jacob Duche
The first prayer of the Continental Congress was offered in 1774. The English Parliament had just passed the Intolerable Acts to punish Bostonians for their anti-British sentiment. The American colonies responded by convening the first Continental Congress to...
by Peter James | May 25, 2025 | Lactantius
Lucius Caecilius Firmianus Lactantius (what a name! ca. 250-325) was born and bred an atheist. The Roman Emperor Diocletian appointed him professor of Latin and rhetoric in a Greek city. Sometime late in his life, Lactantius became a follower of Christ. When...
by Peter James | May 24, 2025 | Madeline L’Engle
I have long appreciated the writing of Madeleine L’Engle (1918-2007) and particularly her words about prayer. So, you can imagine my surprise recently when I read that her highly acclaimed novel A Wrinkle in Time has consistently appeared on the list of most...
by Peter James | May 23, 2025 | Hilary of Poitiers
I lament the loss of civility in our day. Sure, what we believe is crucial but so is how we behave toward others. Evidently, some Christians haven’t received the memo that gracious behavior matters to God. What initially caught my attention to Hilary of Poitiers...
by Peter James | May 22, 2025 | Polycarp
Polycarp (70-155) was the last surviving link to Jesus’ original twelve apostles, having been a student of the apostle John. Polycarp served as bishop of Smyrna and was a respected leader in the early church. When the Roman Empire unleashed a new wave of...
