On this day in history: In 1787, the Constitution of the United States of America was signed by delegates at the Constitutional Convention. In 1872, Phillip W. Pratt patented a version of the sprinkler system. In 1937, Abraham Lincoln’s face at Mount Rushmore was dedicated. And in 1976, NASA publicly unveils its first space shuttle, the Enterprise.

Today Is National Apple Dumpling Day!
Maybe you could watch The Apple Dumpling Gang!

Celebrity Coffee Commercials – Many famous people have advertised coffee over the years. Here are a few commercials for your viewing pleasure.

How To Layer With Style: 10 Rules For Layering Men’s Clothes – With colder weather approaching, additional layers will be helpful. Here are some rules to help you pull this off successfully, and not look out of place.

The Most Mysterious Thing About Edgar Allan Poe Might Be How He Died – I’m a big fan of Poe’s works. But did you know that the mystery of his death has never been adequately explained?

Extraordinary Octopus Takes To Land – The wonders of God’s creation continually amaze me. This video shows an octopus that can leave the water for a time, traveling across dry land from tidal pool to tidal pool in search of food.

Tomorrow In Church History
George MacDonald passed from this life on September 18, 1905. He was a prolific author who wove spiritual themes into his writings, and inspired the likes of J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis. Read more about him here.

Every Dark Shadow – This is a very brief article, but a poignant reminder of our sinfulness, and just how much God loves us in spite of it.

Submission Is A Mark Of Maturity – Submission is one of those areas we really resist, especially in our culture. But it is a biblical mark of maturity.

How to Improve Your Biblical Literacy – I believe this article is correct when it says that we face a crisis when it comes to biblical literacy. And I think that the suggestions given are spot on. Don’t let reading the Bible intimidate you. Jump in and read! And check out the next link, by the same author.

Four Suggestions For Reading The Minor Prophets – Most people either skip over or just lightly skim the minor prophets when they read the Bible, thinking that they are too difficult to understand. But if you work at it a little, there are some great nuggets of God’s loves and truth to be found.

10 Family Worship Ideas For Busy Families – Worship isn’t just for Sundays, and it needs to be a priority in the life of your family. Here are ten ideas to help you get going.