About the Broadside

What is a broadside? Simply put, it’s a piece of paper that has been printed on only one side. The small amount of research I did on the history of the broadside (including a chat with the printer in Colonial Williamsburg, VA) revealed that the broadside has been used for a variety of purposes, some more noble than others. According to the Library of Congress, broadsides were historically “used to inform the public about current news events, publicize official proclamations and government decisions, announce and record public meetings and entertainment events, advocate political and social causes, advertise products and services, and celebrate popular literary and musical efforts.”

Among those “official proclamations” that found themselves being transported via broadside throughout the towns and country sides of Colonial America in 1776 was the Declaration of Independence.

And what do I mean by “Believer”? It’s an adjective to describe me, the Printer, as one who “believes” in Jesus, as described in the Gospel of John: “but these things are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.” (John 20:31)

Hence, what you will find on this blog is a broadside of information, perspectives, and ideas put forth from the finite, but I trust helpful, tongue of a believer in Jesus. I pray that the words printed here will cause my readers to learn, to think, and perhaps, to even believe.

A Believer's Broadside is published bi-monthly on the first and third Mondays of the month. If you have thoughtful feedback you would like to share with the Printer, you are very welcome to email him at believersbroadside@gmail.com