Tag: People we love

People We Love: Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy, the American actor best known for his portrayal of Spock in the original Star Trek series and in film, television and video game sequels, was born on this day in 1931. Nimoy, the son of Yiddish-speaking Orthodox Jewish immigrants from Iziaslav, Soviet Union (present day Ukraine) began acting in 1951. He played the …

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365 Things I Believe: Blessed Assurance

American Methodist mission worker and hymn writer Fanny Crosby was born on this day in 1820. Blind from infancy, Crosby was known as “the premier hymnist of the gospel song period.” She is credited with writing over 8,000 hymns. “Blessed Assurance” is one of the best-known and most-loved songs that she wrote. Fanny Crosby died …

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