History is fun. Especially the history you don’t always learn about in school. Like these: In 1585, a group of 108 English colonists, led by Sir Richard Grenville, reached Roanoke Island, NC. In 1812, the first pawnbroking ordinance was passed in New York City. And in 1832, Henry Schoolcraft discovered the source of the Mississippi River in Minnesota.

How To Brew Coffee Without A Coffee Maker – I enjoy experimenting with different ways to make my morning coffee. I have several different methods that I use frequently, from pourovers to a Chemex to a Keurig. But this article from the Art Of Manliness shows how to do it with next to nothing. This will be great for when I’m traveling.

LEGO Minifigs In Amusing Situations – My kids have tons of LEGOs. And they have tons of LEGO minifigs. This photographer has created some incredible creative shots with minifigs in amusing scenarios. I have a couple of Star Wars minifigs. I wonder what I can come up with…

Field Notes At Everest – I love Field Notes brand notebooks. They are functional, and visually appealing. And they are created in limited runs, making them something that not everyone has, which I love. One journalist took his Field Notes to Mount Everest.

Don’t Kill That Quote – Sometimes, when I post a quote here or on Facebook, someone will come back and explain why that quote is wrong. It’s almost predictable. Tim Challies takes a look at this phenomenon and his conclusions are right on point.

Was The Holy Spirit Not On Earth Before Pentecost? – This is an interesting illustration showing the difference between the Holy Spirit’s work in the Old Testament compared to the New. While analogies often fall short at some level, this one does a great job describing the difference.

4 Ways To Reach A Child’s Heart – Some of my kids have reached the age where they are asking questions about Jesus, and faith, and what it means to live for Christ. My older kids have each made decision to follow Christ, but are still trying to figure out what that looks like on a day to day basis. This article helps dads to reach the hearts of their children.

10 Unforgettable Lessons On Fatherhood – My dad taught me a lot. He didn’t teach me a lot at the same time. Now, as a dad myself, I have a lot of things I want to pass on to my kids. I hope that I am not neglecting anything that they will need to know in life. This article gives ten good suggestions for what to teach our kids.

It’s spiritually impossible to pursue the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of self simultaneously. – Paul Tripp