UNSUNG: JUPITER HAMMON

When we think of African-Americans,who have made major impacts throughout history, the usual names come to mind: Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Booker T. Washington, Barack Obama, and George Washington Carver. However, there are many who go unrecognized over the span of time.

One such man was Jupiter Hammon, the first African-American to be published in the United States and one the founders of African-American literature. In addition to being an amazing poet, Hammon was a very devout Christian man, holding strong to solid Reformed teaching. Here is a wonderful piece that shows both his literary skill, as well as his Christ-Centered beliefs entitled, "An Evening Thought: Salvation by Christ, with Penitential Cries", published in 1760.

TULLIAN DOES IT AGAIN

Over the past couple of years, I have absolutely become a fan of the ministry of Tullian Tchvidjian, Pastor at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. His teachings on the Gospel and Gospel-living has done wonders in the joy and peace that I now have in my salvation. And, in this article More, Not Less, you see a great example of what I am talking about. Please click here to read it.