Coffee Break – 11.18.2013

Coffee Break

The Folding Dream Kettle – Novel is a new kettle. The interesting thing about this kettle is that you can take it with you anywhere. It folds up. Yeah. It folds. How does that work? And how long would it last? Interesting…

Strange Puritan Names – The Puritans are known for many things, but one of the most amusing is some of the names that the group has historically used. Here’s a list of some of the more bizarre.

The Mother And Son Team That Conspired To Kill Lincoln – One of the best biographies I’ve read in a very long time is Manhunt, by James L. Swanson. This article does a great job of summarizing much of that book. It’s interesting, and if you like it, I’d recommend you pick up a copy of the book for more details. Also available for Kindle.

America’s Racial Segregation – I find demographics interesting. These maps show the population of the US based upon ethnicity and geography. It’s very apparent where the population centers are, and you can see where different people groups live. Plus, here are some of the major US cities in more detail.

Why Should I Obey Jesus? – A lot of different people have different opinions about why we should obey God. But what does he say about it himself? This blog takes a snapshot of that question from the Sermon on the Mount.

Dinnermost Thoughts – Ever experience that moment when you and your spouse can’t agree on what to have for dinner? This short film makes light of that situation. I wonder what my wife will want to eat…?

Zeal is like a fire: in the chimney it is one of the best servants, but out of the chimney it is one of the worst masters. – Thomas Brooks