East Of Eden
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The Preachers: Jerry Falwell, Sr.: Part 2
Religion & Politics 29 December 2018
President Ronald Reagan and Reverend Falwell. (Image Source)
When last we left off on Falwell, it was the mid-60's, his Thomas Road Baptist Church was growing, and he was staunchly against the...
Untitled. Or "Yes, I do prefer the company of the dead."
Blog 29 December 2018
"Sarah Mae Flemming (2nd from left) is joined by Julia E. King and attorneys Lincoln C. Jenkins & Matthew J. Perry.The photograph was taken by John W. Goodwin, a Columbia [S.C.] photographer." (C...
Flashback Friday: That time Lincoln planned to free the slaves and send them south of the border.
Blog 28 December 2018
Engraving by Thomas Nast in 1865. (Source)
I recently binge-listened to "Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom" by David W. Blight on Audible. It clocks in at nearly 37 hours, and makes great...
Festivus 2018
Blog 23 December 2018
It's Festivus, and if you don't know what it is, or need a refresher, watch this:
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Some Sunday Stuff: December 23rd.
Blog 22 December 2018
Merry Christmas Eve's Eve! If you're still doing last minute holiday shopping/ cooking/ cleaning/ running ragged, I understand! I spent the hours before my mom-in-law flew in from Trinidad on Friday l...
The Preachers: Jerry Falwell, Sr.: Part 2
Untitled. Or "Yes, I do prefer the company of the dead."
Flashback Friday: That time Lincoln planned to free the slaves and send them south of the border.
Festivus 2018
Some Sunday Stuff: December 23rd.
Lent- First Sunday.
Happy Sunday. Today I'll just leave you with Hillsong UNITED's Billboard topping megahit, "Oceans (Where Feet My Fail)", and an invitation to send any prayer requests you may have to me confidentially at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or leave them in a comment.
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