Category Archives: History

Christmas Eve Thoughts

Posted on December 24, 2019 by vanbraman

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were … Continue reading →

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399 Years Ago

Posted on December 18, 2019 by vanbraman

Today marks the 399th anniversary of the landing of the Mayflower at Plymouth. I am writing this on the 18th, but there is disagreement on the exact date of the landing with dates ranging from December 16 to 21. The … Continue reading →

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