February 24 -1886 = Death of Samuel Wolcott Congregationalist author of hymns such as Christ for the World We Sing Romans 1:8 “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed through all the world.” Samuel... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
February 23 -1455 = the date recognized as the first publication of the Guttenburg Bible Hebrews 4:12 “The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
February 22 -1863 = Dedication of a Reformed Church near the old Tower of Constance where Reformed women were kept imprisoned. 2 Timothy 1:8 “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but sharing in... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
21 -1869 = Queen Ranavalona II of Madagascar converts to Christianity through the efforts of the London Missionary Society Isaiah 52:7 “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
February 20 – 1529 = Mass Abolished in Strasburg Matthew 10:28 “Do not fear those who kill the body, but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both body and soul. In hell.” On February 20, 1529 the ruling body of Strasborg,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
February 19 – 1539 = Jacob Strum delivers address at Assembly at Frankfurt arguing for peace. Psalm 29:11 “May the LORD give His people strength! May the LORD bless His people with peace!” On February 19, 1539 the Smalkaldic League was... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
February 18 – 1562 = Ribaut sets sail to plant a French Reformed Colony in Florida – ends up near Beaufort. Isaiah 54:2-3 “Enlarge the place of your tent, and let the curtains of your habitation be stretched out; do not hold back,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
February 17 – 1828 = John Quincy Adams mentions the church that meets in the capital building is overcrowded. Acts 13:48 “And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many were appointed to... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
February 16 – 1524 = Diebold Schwartz read the first Mass in German in Strassborg Ecclesiastes 7:9 “Wisdom gives strength to wise man more than ten rulers who are in the city.” Reformation often comes slowly and is often done by those whose... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
February 15 – 1571/1621 = The birthday and day Michael Praetorius died. Psalm 100:1 “Make a joyful noise to the LORD all the earth.” Michael Praetorius, whose real last name is Schultze was born on this day in 1571 and died on this day in 1621. ... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
