The middle-aged American Indian who rose to speak knew that the eternal happiness of his tribe depended on his faithful witness. He chose words to persuade them. “You all know me,” he said and his listeners nodded in agreement. Oakerhater (O-kuh-ha-tah) had led a fierce corps of Cheyenne fighters against the United States Army in…
1759 HT: Dan Graves THE GREAT AWAKENING swept America in the 18th century and Native Americans were not immune to its influence. Samson Occom described its effect on him: “There was a great stir of religion in these parts of the world both amongst the Indians as well as the English, and about this time…
Once again I am meeting today with some of the men I mentor individually, bringing them together each month for a time of study and fellowship. These are proving to be really profitable sessions and I would greatly value your prayers for William, Sebastian, Ramone and myself. Unfortunately Colin can’t make it today.
1683 John Dick, a Scotsman who is a fugitive for his Covenanter faith under King Charles II’s administration, is captured and brought before the committee of public affairs. Although Dick manages to escape, he will be recaptured a few months later and hanged. 1686 HT: Christianity.com “I am old, ready to be gone, and desire…