Tag: culture

• Binnewater: An unknown chapter of American History

  Article – https://www.nytimes.com/1897/05/31/archives/strange-colony-in-ulster-a-fisheating-basketmaking-tribe-whose.html The Binnewater Lakes are a chain of five small lakes near the hamlet of Binnewater in the town of Rosendale, NY. In the late 1800s, this area was mainly populated by descendants of Dutch and Palatine settlers. While the Dutch influence is well-documented, the Palatine story is one of the most impactful,…

  Pilgrim’s Pondering Ministry

  May 5, 2026

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• Discovering the Ultimate Moral Compass

  I understand that the evidence presented here is not the most exhaustive or definitive in addressing the complexities of morality and truth. What follows is merely some of the evidence that points to the truth. I encourage you to examine the points made, consider the perspectives offered, and come to your own conclusions. Ultimately, the…

  Pilgrim’s Pondering Ministry

  February 6, 2025

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• Walking the Tightrope: Balancing Courage and Discernment in Faith 

  As Christians, we are called to a life of courage and obedience, rooted in our faith in God. However, this call demands a balance—rejecting both cowardice and recklessness as we navigate a world filled with challenges and opportunities to witness for Christ. Courage is one of the most significant virtues in the Christian life, as…

  Pilgrim’s Pondering Ministry

  October 20, 2024

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