On this day in history: In 1789, President George Washington moved into Franklin House, New York. It was the first executive mansion. In 1900, the word “hillbilly” was first used in print in an article in the New York Journal. It was spelled “Hill-Billie.” And in 1954, Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves hit his first major-league home run.

Today Is National Take A Chance Day!
Break out of your comfort zone and do something bold!

Hacking Dark Roast – I’m a fan of a light roast coffee. I find darker roasts carry a burnt taste that I just don’t care for; I’d rather taste the flavors inherent in the bean itself. But if you like dark roast, here are few ways you can make it better.

Turn Off Your Push Notifications – How many times a day does your phone draw your attention away from your work to see what just came in? Now ask yourself how many of those distractions do you really need. Now read this article.

The Truth About Wildlife Photography – This is disappointing, but hardly surprising. It’s a long article, but very informative.

The Bendy Straw – Have you ever wondered how this was invented? Well now you can know.

Today In Church History
If the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ took place in 33 AD, as many scholars believe (others prefer 30 AD), then today, April 23, is the probable date for His resurrection. Read more about it here.

Joan Of Arc (Video Link) – I love church history, and this brief tidbit about Joan of Arc is very interesting.

The Spurgeon Center – I discovered this several months ago, and have been spending a lot of time here. One of my favorite preachers, Spurgeon has had a tremendous impact on my life and ministry over the years.

A Do-It-Yourself Marriage Retreat – I love this idea. Whether you choose to go about it as described here, or put your own spin on it, this could be hugely beneficial for your marriage.