A blog carried by the New York Times is tracking history, 1860, based on today's date in that year. As a short history lesson, it makes a fascinating read. I didn't know, for example, that slave-captives returned to Africa were all sent to Liberia, no matter where they originated. Out of sight, out of mind often creates a wave of chaos that lasts for decades.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/03/a-slave-ship-in-new-york/#more-66969
is today's listing.
Why study 150 year old "journals"? Well, just like reading the Diary of Anne Frank, history opens our eyes.
And open eyes are essential for disciples who want to be faithful in OUR time!
Have you found other historical windows that help faithfulness?
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