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The Black Patch The Forgotten Kingdom of American Dark Fired Tobacco
The Black Patch The Forgotten Kingdom of American Dark Fired Tobacco And the Night Riders Who Fought Back Most cigar smokers have heard of Connecticut Shade. Very few have heard of the Black Patch. This stretch of land across western Kentucky and northwest Tennessee once produced some of the strongest...
A Well Traveled Plant: The Global Story of Tobacco
Tobacco is grown around the world, and each of the areas it is cultivated in impacts the leaf itself. Sit back and take a tour of the world of cigar tobacco.
The Story of the Connecticut Cigar Wrapper
The Story of the Connecticut Cigar Wrapper The Land, The Farms, The Families, And The Question We Must Ask If you want to understand the soul of American cigar history you have to start in one place. The Connecticut River Valley. From Windsor down to Suffield and south through Hartford...
Courage, Controversy, and the Call for Davidic Men
Courage, Controversy, and the Call for Davidic Men Yesterday I used a little click bait to get your attention. I wanted to talk about courage. Real courage. Not the counterfeit kind that passes for bravery on the internet. We are now standing at a crossroads where courage must be examined...
Why the World Needs More Joel Webbons
Why the World Needs More Joel Webbons (And Fewer Anonymous Keyboard Warriors) I used to respect “anons.”In the tech world I came from, “anonymous” meant the little guy swinging at Big Tech, corrupt governments, and corporate overlords. It meant whistleblowers and hacktivists who faced prison or worse. In that world,...
Anonymous Accounts Are Not Courageous They Are Afraid of the Light
Anonymous Accounts Are Not Courageous They Are Afraid of the Light There’s this strange little trend online where people hide behind anonymous accounts, throw stones at anyone doing real work, and then claim they’re being bold. But that isn’t courage. It isn’t masculine. It isn’t prophetic. It’s the digital version...
The Early Church Fathers and Their Normal Use of Wine
The Early Church Fathers and Their Normal Use of Wine When you look at the first generations of Christians, one thing becomes really clear. They did not argue about whether Communion should use wine. They simply used it because that is what Jesus handed down. It was the same drink...
When “Literalists” Stop Reading Literally: A Baptist Tension on Wine and the Lord’s Supper
When “Literalists” Stop Reading Literally: A Baptist Tension on Wine and the Lord’s Supper Baptists have always prided themselves on being people of the Book. When it comes to baptism, we insist on the plain reading of the text. Baptize means immerse, so we immerse. No sprinkling, no pouring, no...
God Calls Wine Good!
Recovering a Cheerful Blessing We Left Behind There was a time when Christians spoke about wine with happiness. Scripture seems to do the same. From the very beginning of the Bible all the way to the wedding at Cana, God never hid the fact that wine was one of His...
Why Baptist abandoned wine?
Elijah Craig, Baptist Roots, and the Call for Baptists to Become a Merry People Again Most people today know the name Elijah Craig because it appears on a bourbon bottle. What they do not know is that before the distillery ever gained fame, Elijah Craig was a Baptist preacher. He...
What Is 1689COIN? Understanding the Risk and Vision of a Meme Coin.
1689COIN is just the beginning. It’s not the crown jewel. It’s the canvas. A placeholder. A test.
But if you’ve followed anything we do at 1689 Ventures, you know this
We don’t throw things at the wall. We build
This coin may one day fuel loyalty rewards, unlock exclusive access, or power the future of Christian owned platforms
For now? It’s a meme coin
A painting. A statement. A seed
And we’ll see what it grows into
"Have Mercy on Me, a Zynner" Is Soft. Here’s the Real Word: Quit Crying and Pick Up Dort.
"Have Mercy on Me, a Zynner" Is Soft. Here’s the Real Word: Quit Crying and Pick Up Dort.
Defying Tyrants
Defying Tyrants Over the past few months, I (Ethan) have been digging into my family’s ancestry. In what feels like a short time, I’ve uncovered an astounding amount of information and stories of resilience, faith, and grit that have given me a profound sense of connection to the past. I...
Discover the Art of Smoking: A Guide to 1689 Cigars' Unique Blends for the Discerning Smoker
Discover the Art of Smoking: A Guide to 1689 Cigars' Unique Blends for the Discerning Smoker For the discerning smoker who cherishes the ritual and tradition of a finely crafted cigar, 1689 Cigars offers an array of unique blends that elevate smoking to an art form. Rooted in a history...
Supper, Sips, and Stogies
Supper, Sips, and Stogies I have recently been in a handful of conversations regarding the permissibility of Christians smoking cigars and drinking whiskey. These discussions are always tough because they often involve either close friends who are confronting me about the perceived poor direction my life seems to be heading...
Jay Cialone Charles Spurgeon Blue Label Maduro Review
I am reviewing the Charles Spurgeon maduro box press. In appearance it is beautifully pressed with a very oily wrapper. The construction and seems are flawless. It has a Well done cap and foot. The cigar has 3 bands. One with the likeness of Charles Spurgeon, one underneath it which...
The Smoking Toast by Skylar Borsman
Great and broad leaf in which we delight,
Bless us this day as we strike up a light;
Aim us toward heaven but bind us to earth
Make our minds thoughtful and fill us with mirth.
Here we sit down as a gath'ring of friends
Each of us happy to be among men;
Peaceful reprieve from laborious life,
Sweet, sweet incense in the bowl of the pipe.
Charm us today with a billowy shroud;
Each does his part and puffs into the cloud;
Help us forget, for a moment, our woes;
Let your scent cling to each man as he goes.
Let them depart who cannot bear the smell;
We shan't refrain but we shall wish them well.
God gives good gifts that His people employ;
Let us then glorify Him and enjoy.
The Rise and Fall of the Third Space
"So? What is the third space? Let me first define what the first and second spaces are. The first space is where you find yourself most emotionally connected, such as your family, community, school system, and church. These are spaces that you frequent and dedicate much of your time to. I would consider this your first space"
The Theology of Tobacco.
What we do not advocate at 1689 Cigars is an overconsumption of any of our cigars. We understand that people may do that, but they are responsible to God for their own choices.
"The American" Cigar Review by Chance Summers
When we think of the all-American cigar, we think of JC Newman's "The American."
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