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Tagged: Gerrit Smith

Malone, NY: The Underground Railroad
Posted on Monday, August 4th, 2014 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: Gerrit Smith, Malone NY, North Elba, the Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad started off as not an organized group. However, federal law inflicted heavy fines and/or imprisonment. In the South, it could mean death. As with any righteous protest system, such as the freedom rides and anti-segregation marches, the Underground Railroad gained momentum. Neil exploring tunnel Tunnel in basement of the Congregational Church The Underground Railroad …[ read more ]

How To Find God: Give Up

@carol_mcclain I heard a strange application about the rich young ruler last Sunday. The gist of the message: find God--give up. Yep. You read that right. Give up. To refresh your memory, Jesus encountered a rich, young ruler who asked what he needed to do to be saved. Jesus said, “... go and sell all you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” We've squirmed under this Scripture wondering how we'd pay our bills if we sold everything, or afford a Casting Crowns concert, or new vacuum cleaner bags. But… ...[ full story ]

Carol McClain