On this day in history: In 1621, the first duel in America took place in the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. In 1861, the first American fly-casting tournament was held in Utica, NY. In 1863, J. J. Richardson received a patent for the ratchet wrench. And in 1923, Checker Cab produced their first taxi at their manufacturing factory in Kalamazoo.
Today Is National Go Fishing Day!
It’s time for a family outing, and then a fish fry!
The 5 Best Coffee Websites – Want more info about coffee, and the coffee industry? Here are five great websites to check out.
10 Ways To Increase Your Confidence In 10 Minutes – Here are ten simple things you can do as a man to improve your confidence. And they work. They may be subtle, but the do make a difference.
The Amazing Dinosaur Found (Accidentally) By Miners In Canada – This was a very interesting article about a fossil found in Canada, in spite of the old earth viewpoint. “Known as a nodosaur, this armored plant-eater is the best preserved fossil of its kind ever found.”
The Grand Canyon – I love the Grand Canyon. I have been there numerous times, and one day hope to hike down into it. Until then, videos like this one will have to suffice. This one is exceptionally beautiful. I love the shots that show a fog-filled canyon.
Today In Church History
On June 18, 1546, Anne Askew received the sentence of death by fire for her views on transubstantiation, which were contrary to the views of the church leadership of England at the time. Read more about her here.
Robert E. Lee’s Central Tenet: Providence – Quite often, Lee is bashed and criticized for his role in the Civil War, but his life and faith are worth taking a look at. Regardless of which side he may have found himself on, his focus was heavenward more often than not.
Don’t Hide Those Gray Hairs – I have seven kids, and as a result, I have some gray hair, or at least I tell them it’s their fault. This is a good article about the beauty that comes with age and wisdom, and how we shouldn’t deny it as it happens.
Why Biblical Archaeology Matters – Finding evidences of Biblical events and places is key when trying to point out the validity of the Bible. This post does a good job of explaining why, and gives one excellent example.
Learn To Recognize An Idol Before It Rules Your Life – All too often, we think idolatry was simply something that happened in the Old Testament. But I would suggest that we are more idolatrous today than we’d like to admit. That’s what makes this article so poignant and important.
The 4 Crises Every Marriage Must Make It Through – Marriage is not always a blissful arrangement. Sometimes there are storms and dark seasons. Here are four such times that every marriage must make it through.