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  1. Wednesday, June 12th, 2019

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    06/12/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day we remember the first Ecumenical council held at Nicea in 325, as well as Mother Bernadina Matthews, founder of the Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa. Our reading is the poem "Do not live for death" by Wendell Berry.
    Wednesday, June 12th, 2019

  2. Tuesday, June 11th, 2019

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    06/11/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day, we remember the feast of St. Barnabas, missionary. And on this day we remember the death of Roger Bacon, scholar. Our reading is "On Prayer #1," by Dave Harrity. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.
    Tuesday, June 11th, 2019

  3. Monday, June 10th, 2019

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    06/10/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day, we remember Eugenius Bulgaris, who coined the term "euthanasia," and the reunification of the southern and northern Presbyterian churches in 1983. Our reading is a selection from "Between Noon and Three" by Robert Farrar Capon.
    Monday, June 10th, 2019

  4. Sunday, June 9th, 2019

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    06/09/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day, we remember St. Columba, missionary to Scotland, and St. Ephrem of Syria, Doctor of the Church. Our reading is the hymn "Abide with Me" by Henry Francis Lyte.
    Sunday, June 9th, 2019

  5. Saturday, June 8th, 2019

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    06/08/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day we remember the feasts of St. Thomas Ken and St. Melania the Elder. Our reading is from Thomas Ken's hymn, "Awake My Soul, and with the Sun."
    Saturday, June 8th, 2019

  6. Thursday, June 7th, 2019

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    06/07/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day, New Amsterdam was given freedom of worship in 1644. And Franz Gruber, composer, died in 1863. Our reading is "The Resignation" by Chatterton.
    Thursday, June 7th, 2019

  7. Wednesday, June 6th, 2019

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    06/06/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day, Christina of Sweden abdicated the throne in 1654 and the YMCA was founded in 1844. Our reading is from Isaac of Ninevah.
    Wednesday, June 6th, 2019

  8. Wednesday, June 5th, 2019

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    06/05/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today we remember the festival of St. Boniface who died in 754 and the birthday of Justus Jonas, Lutheran reformer, born on this day in 1493. Our reading is "The Crucifixion" by Malcolm Guite.
    Wednesday, June 5th, 2019

  9. 60: John Newton - Amazing Grace

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    06/05/19
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Pump the hate brakes, Riley! This week, Gillespie and Riley begin a four-episode discussion on how to judge a hymn. In the first installment, they look at Amazing Grace and ask: "Is this a great, good, or bad hymn?" What makes a Christian hymn great? What should a church do with bad hymns?
    60: John Newton - Amazing Grace

  10. What is the Gospel?

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    06/04/19
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    What is the Gospel and what is its purpose? Troy and Craig take on this topic in brief and they explain why this is important for every Christian to understand.
    What is the Gospel?

  11. Tuesday, June 4th, 2019

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    06/04/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day we remember Sigmind Mowinckel and his scholarship on the Psalms. We also remember Davenport's Fundamental Articles which sought to create a Christian utopia. Our reading is "No It's Not" by Anna Krugovoy Silver.
    Tuesday, June 4th, 2019

  12. Monday, June 3rd, 2019

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    06/03/19
    1 min
    By Dan van Voorhis
    On this day Abelard was pronounced guilty of heresy in 1140 and Francke's orphanage opened in 1694. Our reading is "Oh What Their Joy" by Abelard.
    Monday, June 3rd, 2019