Today in History - Tuesday, May 15, 2018

1829: Joseph Smith was "ordained" by John the Baptist - according to Joseph Smith. Mormon Church founded in New York (Source)

Recommeded reading:

Christian Filmmaker Ray Comfort Defines Bigotry for Mitt Romney - wnd.com

Recommended sermons and podcats:

Mormonism: The Character of Joseph Smith, by Dr. Mark Allison
The History of the Movement, by Dr. Mark Allison
Mormonism: The Doctrine, Part 1, by Dr. Mark Allison
Mormonism: The Doctrine, Part 2, by Dr. Mark Allison
Countering Mormonism, by Rev. Ian Goligher

1886: Poet Emily Dickenson died in Amherst, Massachusetts, where she had lived in seclusion for the past 24 years (Source)

Recommended website:

The 10 Best Emily Dickenson Poems

My favorite Emily Dickenson poem is I Had Been Hungry All The Years.

1928: Mickey Mouse made his first appearance (Source)

Recommended reading:

Disney Selling Gay-Themed Mickey Mouse Ears - wnd.com

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Disney's Progressive Agenda - Should Our Kids Be Watching Disney Flicks? by Pastor Kevin Swanson
Should Christians Watch Movies? by Dr. David P. Murray
Flee Babylon! by Rev. Maarten Kuivenhoven