by Criswell | Quotes and Verses
As a young publisher, Ben Franklin wrote the ever-popular Poor Richard’s Almanac. He was also a notable inventor, and he actively helped draft the Declaration of Independence. In his spare time, he was also a statesman and a diplomat of international repute. No wonder...
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Helen Keller (1880 – 1968) was a healthy baby, but at age two she contracted what 19th century doctors called “brain fever.” When the illness abated, she was left deaf and blind. Thus began one of the most remarkable personal journeys in American history. Thanks to an...
by Criswell | Quotes and Verses
President Abraham Lincoln led his nation through the dark and difficult years of the Civil War. Lincoln’s time in office was incredibly stressful, and he struggled at times to maintain a positive attitude. But he never gave up. President Lincoln understood that he...
by Criswell | Quotes and Verses
Ben Franklin said, “Whatever is begun in anger, ends in shame.” That quote reminds us that temper tantrums can be hurtful and destructive. So the next time you’re about to say something or do something that you might regret, slow down, step away from the situation if...
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In 1928, James Brown, “The Godfather of Soul,” was born in Augusta, Georgia. Brown was an important influence on popular music in the second half of the 20th century. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. Mr. Brown’s rise from poverty to stardom...
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Winston Churchill was the inspirational Prime Minister of Britain during World War II. During the darkest days of the war, Churchill became famous for his speeches on perseverance. (Perseverance, by the way, means not giving up.) In one of his most famous speeches,...
