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Mohawk Residential school deaths were common and have been linked to the persistence of poorly constructed and maintained facilities. The actual number of deaths remains unknown due to inconsistent reporting by school officials and the destruction of medical and administrative records in compliance with retention and disposition policies for government records. Research by the TRC revealed that at least 6,000 students had died, mostly from disease. Other estimates place the death toll at three times that number and some in the tens of thousands.The 1906 Annual Report of the Department of Indian Affairs, submitted by chief medical officer Peter Bryce, … Continue reading “Murder of a People!”

The Ohio Treaty and The Iroquois Indians became a part ofOhio’s History“HAUDENOSAUNEE”By Delana Forsyth and my mother Delana BaldwinThe name “Iroquois” is French variant on a term for “snake” given by the Hurons. There were other tribes who spoke the same language, but who were not part of the confederacy. The Erie natives had been related to the Iroquois. They lived east shore Lake Erie in New York and Pennsylvania. The Iroquois Confederacy considered them enemies and wiped them all out.By 1650, the Iroquois began to push their way into the rich Ohio Country between the Great Lakes and the … Continue reading “Iroquois Indian”

This week I learned a little about myself. Scripture frequently mentions light in association with God. In Genesis, He called light good (1:3-4); in Psalms, David looked to the Lord for light and salvation (27:1); in John’s gospel, Jesus proclaimed Himself to be the light of the world (8:12). We find light mentioned in many other passages, and it continues in and through our lives today. But, how? This month we will discuss: Our call to lives as children of light. How God’s Word guides us. His light in the darkness. The way to share His light.

America was founded on godly principles rooted in God’s eternal Word. Freedom is God’s idea, and implanted within every human heart by the Creator who made them is the yearning to be free. Leviticus 25:10, inscribed on our Liberty Bell says, “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.” The golden, majestic appearance of our Declaration of Indepedence – the parchment paper, the resolute signatures of those who represented the voice of a new nation, and the rich content of this anointed document, bears testimony to the powerful faith which underscored the conviction on which our Indepedence … Continue reading ““Blessed is the Nation Whose God is the LORD.” PSALM 33:12″

We’re living in a weeping world. You and I are God’s answers to its pain. Let’s weep with those who weep. And let’s weep for those who aren’t concerned enough to weep. God can convict them, and He often uses world events go draw people to Himself. You have a big role to fill. Let’s do it with moist eyes. They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with harvest (Paslm 126:6, NLT). Jesus’ Great Commossion A.D. 2020 In most ways, the Great Commission has not changes in two thousand years: the meeting, … Continue reading “Tears Often Become Trails to Christ!”

With all the division in the world today, Christians stand apart as being one unified body of Christ. Because, we can still live in harmony with each other when we are in Christ. Under the Law of Moses, division and inequalities existed between men and women, between races and ethnic group, and between rich and poor. Christ went to the cross and shed His blood to eliminate those differences and bring us back together. In Him, domination no longer exists. We are all equal when we have a relationship with Jesus. We are not a different race because of the … Continue reading “Overcoming the Spirit of Racism!!”

2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If my people who are called My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and even forgive their sin and heal their land.” No matter what noble advances the world has made towards freedom, we still see dreadful instances of injustice. WILL “JUSTICE FOR ALL” ever be reality? There have always been clashes between the privileged classes and those oppressed by them. But while these contracts have always existed, the time in which we now live in unique. Our world is … Continue reading “Praying for America:”

The Seven Principles of God’s Liberty and Judeo-Christian Ethic!!                                           In this blog we will learn 7 basic principles that liberty when applied by individuals or nation. There are teachers that identified these principles and recorded then in Teaching & Learning America’s Christian History. As a summary we will examine each of these principles. While these teachers stated them historically, we will state them in general terms since they are applicable to all areas of life. When Our Nation’s Founding Fathers gave us documents such as the Declaration of Indepedence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and others, they had … Continue reading “The 7 Principles of God!!”

This Labor Day, lets remember the power of prayer 9ver our work. Whether you have a job you love, and facing difficulties in the workplace, or are experiencing job loss, God has a plan for this season in your life. Use these prayers on Labor Day and all days to remember that God designed work to be fulfilling and to bring Him honor! Prayer can significantly impact the work that we do and the way we see it. Yet in our day-to-day prayers, we often exclude the needs we encounter at work. For whatever reasons, our work and workplaces do … Continue reading “A Prayer for Labor Day (and all other Days!)”

In American History we examine the history of America from a Christian perspective. Since God is the AUTHOR of history and He is carrying out His plan in the earth through history, any view of the history of America, or any country, that ignores God is not true history. He is Sovereign over His creation and “His Story” in the earth, and is at work in significant, and seemingly insignificant, events to accomplish His purposes for mankind. This is a providential view of history and was held by the vast majority of those people who founded this nation. While we … Continue reading “God’s INTRODUCTION in to American History!”

To truly understand prosperity, you have to realize that there are two different types of prosperity. There is the kind that springs from the Word and there is the kind people from the world. Psalms 73:12 speaks of the type. It says, “Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.” Unfortunately, that’s the kind of “prosperity” most of us are familiar with. All our lives we’ve seen people lie, cheat, and steal their way to wealth. So much so, in fact, that many people have the mistaken idea that riches themselves belong to the … Continue reading “The Fool’s Dozen!”

Decoration Day also know today as Memorial Day. The holiday, which is observed every year on the laxt Monday in the month of May. Memorial Day is a day when we honor all the men and women who have fought for the freedom to pray in public. We pray in churches to locker rooms. Our Armed Forces have  paid the ultimate sacrifice for this freedom. Everyone has taken for granted. The true origin of Memorial Day comes from Pennsylvania. Some say its debatable. I come from Pennsylvania, and I can tell you we take all patriotic holidays to heart. But, … Continue reading “Christians Have Observed Decoration Day from the being of God’s Creation!”

Perhaps Solomon’s best-known achievement is the magnificent temple in Jerusalem. A temple unsurpassed in beauty, it would become a national monument symbolic of Israel’s special relationship with God. King David had drawn up the initial plans, and it is now left to Solomon to oversee the construction. The detail with which the temple is described is reminiscent of that which accompanied the building of the tabernacle in the wilderness. Even the two structures themselves are similar in design, though multiple stories and a grand porch are two major additions in the case of the temple. Much of the work is … Continue reading “May 13th: Building of the Temple!”

EPHESIANS: Author: Paul. When Written: Around A.D. 60. Theme: Building the Body of Christ: Key Verse: Ephesians 2:8-10 – For by grace you have been saved through faith, and not of yourselves; it is a gift of, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For as are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

When our Nation’s Founding Father gave us documents such as the Declaretion of Indepedence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and others, they had to lean upon a common understanding sprang from the common acceptance of what has come to be known as the Judeo-Christian Ethic, which is the system of moral andd social values that originates in the Old and New Testament of the Word of God. Whether each of the Founding Fathers was a Christian is not an issue. Their writings, thier statements, and their votes evidence that fact the mojority of them embraced these great principles as … Continue reading “The Seven Principles of the Judeo-Christian Ethic used to form America.”

Under Your Feet: Acts 2:34-35 > “The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, until I make thy foes thy footstool.” Even though Satan lost all his authority on this ezrth the day Jesus rose from the dead, for the past 2000 years he’s been running around as a spiritual outlaw – continuing to kill, steal from and destroy all who will let him. But, you know, he’s not going to be able to do that much longer. There’s coming a day when he’s going to be put out of business completely. There’s coming a day … Continue reading “Believers Authority”

Loving Father, thank You for making me Your child and giving me a place in Your family. With a greatful heart, I thank You for making me Yours. Notice the nature of this transaction. We have been chosen by God and adopted as His children. I don’t believe we are adopted. I believe we are already children of God even before the adoption people talk about. And I am not saying they are wrong. We are living in amazing days. All around us we see evidence of the soon return of Jesus Christ. Just remember that Christ, Himself, said not … Continue reading “God Loves Each of Us as if There Were Only One of Us!”

Centering on God perpares our hearts and strengthens us for the day. In that quiet place He comforts us, He instructs us, He listens to us. There we learn to love Him and worship Him again; we esteem His words and defers to Him once more. We get Him fresh perspective on the problems and possibilities of our day. Once you’ve made the Word of God final authority in your life, your first step to victory over the attacks of the enemy is to go to the Word and lay hold of God’s promises concerning your situation. Be a Blessing: … Continue reading “Feed on the Word! Proverbs 4:20-21 > “Attend to my words; include thine ear unto my saying. Let them not depart from thine eyes.””

All is now ready for the most important event in human history. It is an event planned even before the creation of the world. It is the keeping of a promise made to Abraham over 2000 years earlier. It is the fulfillment of a host of prophecies regarding a Messiah who would come dynamically new relationship between God and men. The event is the coming of the Savior of the world, the Messiah  – or, as referred to in the Greek, the Christ.                This Christ is not to be just another world leader, as Cyrus, Alexander, or Caesar. He is … Continue reading “Jesus The Christ  – The Coming of the Messiah (Ca. 5 B.C. – A.D. 30) “

You are invited to come on a journey. A journey of love, and faith from our loving Heavenly Father, who has sent His only begotten Son our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Welcome to the Torah, also known as the Old Testament, the Women’s Daily Devotional is for all who have believed all their lives and even new believers; Even those just needing encouragement. We are all ready to embark on an exciting journey together through The Word of God, together we will talk about our daily lives. I feel most of us maybe to busy to take on a … Continue reading “Women’s Devotional Daily Bread: Scriptures are offen taken from the only Word that’s true. God’s living Word!”

Easter typically falls on th first Sunday aftr the first full moon occuring on or aftwe the spring equinox. In Eastern Orthodox Christianity, which adheres to the Julian calendar, Easter falls on a Sunday between April 4th and May 8th each year. Easter to be a Christian holiday, it is doubtful that they used it to mean a pagan holiday at Acts 12:4 – “To find Easter for ever.” There are scriptures to honor Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection. Easter is a time to celebrate being with family, the newness of spring, and the true meaning of the holiday – … Continue reading “EASTER in the United States April 12, 2020”

Failure and disappointments. Aches and pains from the past that just won’t go away. Most of us know it’s like to suffer from them but too few of us know just what to do about them. So we limp along, hoping somehow they’ll magically stop hurting. But it never happens that way. In fact, the passing of time often leaves us in worse condition – not better. Because, instead of putting those painful failures behind us, we often dwell on them until they become more real to us than the promises of God. We focus on them until we become … Continue reading “April 9, 2020 Passover. Leave the Past Behind!”

Get on the Right Road – Scripture Reading Deuteronomy 30:19- “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live.”                                                                                              God’s going to get you for that! Most of us have said that kind of thing jokingly for years. We’ve somehow believed that God slaps us down with pain and punishment every time we sin. But that’s just not true. There are deadly wages for sin, but God is not the one who’s doing them out.                                                                                                         You … Continue reading “Daily Devotion Wednesday 8, 2020”

Genesis 1:1 – 2:3 > Situation The magnificent story of The Beginning revealed majesty, and love. Yet the most humbling, puzzling, and awe-inspiring act took place when God breathed the breath of life into humanity. Observation, God demonstrated power and love by creating. With only a spoken word God created everything around us. Then, with loving care, he formed Adam our of ground. How to listen to God. First He spoke by direct revelation. By his Spirit, He spoke to the spirit of men like Abraham, who one day heard God directly tell him to leave the land in which … Continue reading “Life Lessons”

To the Jews first and then the Christians, the first four words, IN THE BEGINNING GOD is a fact of life, and is the basis of truth that all things are Spiritual, and it is the foundation on which all things are built. Hopefully that is common ground with the reader. This effort is presented to glorify God and to prayerfully provide tools that will help the reader to have a more complete and comprehensive understanding of the wonder of the Book of Genesis.                                                                                            In the beginning is the Hebrew word bereshith. It means “the beginning of God’s creation.” The … Continue reading “INTRODUCTION In the Beginning”

As we begin reading a love story told by our Lord through God fearing men Creation to ca. 2100 B.C. The Beginning:                                                                                      It is possible to imagine a time when nothing existed? Take away the sun, for example, and the moon and stars at night. What would life be like without them? Take way the clouds and sky and rivers and ocens. Imagine the erth without human beings, aniamls, fish, birds, grass, trees, or plants of any kkind. What would it be like with the earth completely bare? Has the universe existed forever?  Was there never a time when it … Continue reading “The Beginning Of Early Mankind”

Every day when I turn on the news, I see horrific stories of destructive wars, persecution, and mass shootings occurring around the world. Not only do these events anger me, bjut they also tempt me to lose faith in the goodness of humanity. I begin to wonder, Why does God let evil harm our lives of so many? After I began, God showed me that it is my responsibility to make the world better in whatever ways I can. Instead of allowing the evil of others to form violent thoughts in my mind, I can focus on doing the small … Continue reading “Our Responsibility”

Dear God, help us to trust you in all things, at all times, and to be opened to your leading to help our neighbors. Heveanly Father we come to you in Jesus name Amen THOUGHT FOR the DAY God is always ready to help us even in the smallest matter. Romans 15:1-7 > When then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. For even Christ pleased not himself; but as it is written, The reproaches of them that … Continue reading “PRAYERS”

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton