365 Christian Men

December 31. Alvin York. Five years after York committed his life to Jesus, the United States invited York to World War I. On the draft notice, York scrawled, “don’t want to fight.” He thought the war was wrong, but cynics thought his conscience was convenient. That’s about where today’s story begins.  Afterward, York—who had had a total of 9 months of formal education in […] The post Alvin York, US, Soldier first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 30. John Smith. Smith had trained to be a baker, but he applied to be a missionary. He was accepted and soon ordained. On this date in 1816, Smith sailed to Guyana, a tropical country bordered by Venezuela on the west, a country that drove its economy on the backs of human slaves.  In the next 4 years, Smith baptized 390 slaves, and his tiny congregation grew […] The post John Smith, England, Minister first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 29. Jacob DeShazer. On December 7, 1941, in a surprise attack, hundreds of Japanese planes attacked Pearl Harbor and inflicted much damage, including 8 battleships and more than 300 airplanes. More than 2,400 Americans died, and another 1000 were wounded.  Within a month, the United States had planned its own surprise attack on Tokyo and four other Japanese cities, and—in April—the attack was led by Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle. Sixteen bombers and eighty volunteer […] The post Jacob DeShazer, US, US Army Air Corps Bombardier first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 28. Michael Faraday. Being from a poorish family, Faraday got a minimal formal education. But at fourteen, a local bookbinder took Faraday on as an apprentice—for seven years. During that time, he read a lot and covered a wide range of science.  When he was twenty-one, Faraday attended four lectures by a famous chemist Humphry Davy at the Royal Institution and then wrote to the man and asked to be his assistant.  […] The post Michael Faraday, England, Scientist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 27. Frederick B Meyer. On this date in 1865, Frederick outlined his understanding of his faith. By 1870, he was pastoring his first church. By about 1878, he founded a church, which he pastored for ten years. He was also a friend of DL Moody and ministered in the US, often focusing on inner-city mission work.  In his lifetime, Frederick wrote 75 books, including The Secret of Guidance, which was published in 31 editions […] The post Frederick Brotherton Meyer, US, Pastor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 26. George Washington. Washington represented the colony of Virginia at the Continental Congress, and in June, 1775, he became Commander of the Continental Army.  On this date in 1776, he led his troops across the Delaware River, which is what today’s story is about.  In 1781, General Washington and a French general defeated the British forces at […] The post George Washington, President of the United States first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 25. Charles Schulz. Schulz was an American cartoonist with a sense of dignity and the power of his work. In 1950, he published the first-ever Peanuts comic strip. It was well-written, well-drawn, and well-loved around the world. People enjoyed the Peanuts cartoons because they addressed deep and complex issues that many people face. The humor served a high purpose, and served it well.  […] The post Charles Schulz, US, Cartoonist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 24. Samuel Naaman. Born in Pakistan, Samuel is the son of a Muslim extremist who became a Christian at an early age and raised his children as Christians.  In Pakistan, Samuel said, though Muslims may deny it, Christians are legally second-class citizens. “That’s how we are raised … We live in persecution forever and ever and ever … That’s the way things […] The post Samuel Naaman, US, Professor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 23. Rich Mullins. Rich grew up on a farm, but early on, he fell in love with music. His mother and great-grandmother were Quakers, and—when Rich was very young—great-grandma gave Rich his own Bible. Of course, she had ripped out Song of Solomon and told him he could read that when he was older.  About going away to Bible college, […] The post Rich Mullins, US, Singer/Songwriter first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

December 22. Hugh McKail. When Hugh was 20 years old, he was ordained a pastor. When he was 21, the government ousted him from his church and called his preaching illegal. When he was 26, on this date in 1666, Hugh was executed because he refused to name the King of England the head of the Christian Church. This is how it happened.  Fear God, and […] The post Hugh McKail, Scotland, Pastor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.