First, 150 years ago today, General Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House, VA. Some ways to remember and think, if you are so inclined:
- A brief description from the National Constitution Center
- An excerpt regarding the surrender from a fascinating graphic (that is, primarily visual) history of the Civil War at Slate.com
- Some cool stuff from the Smithsonian blog
Second, 70 years ago today, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was hanged in a German concentration camp. Here is short blog post on his last words: "This is the end-- for me the beginning of life." Also, over at the Public Discourse, a really good piece on Bonhoeffer and "civil courage" by my friend Jordan Ballor of the Acton Institute.
Third, forty-two years ago today, our friend Mike Gaertner was born. By way of celebration, or in lieu of cake, listen to his sermon on Mark 5: "The Three P's of Christ's Power" at Calvary Chapel January 11.
Fourth and finally, and speaking of Time: Rod Dreher, one of my favorites (see his contributions to The American Conservative for some regularly great stuff), has a piece in the latest of issue of Time Magazine, The Writing's on the Wall for Christians, which discusses the illiberal liberalism of the Left and its "scorched earth" culture war policy, in the wake of the "Indiana Freakout," if you've been following along.
On that topic, see today's post from an ADF attorney over at the The Gospel Coalition on what local churches ought to be doing in today's legal climate to be prepared for the onslaught of "discrimination" claims that may be coming down the pike.
Alleluia! He is risen! Happy Easter.
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