On this day in history: In 1770, the first shipment of rhubarb was sent to the United States from London. In 1878, in New York, milk was delivered in glass bottles for the first time by Alexander Campbell. And in 1908, Theodore Roosevelt makes Grand Canyon a national monument. If you have never seen the Grand Canyon, you need to make this a priority. It’s incredible! Read more about it here.

Developing Your Tasting Skills – I found this post about Angels’ Cup very intriguing. Many people think they enjoy coffee and don’t pay much attention to the subtle notes of flavors in a good cup of this delicious liquid. Here is a way to improve that ability. And starting at a rate of $9.00, it’s a very reasonable opportunity to take advantage of.

11 Handy Facts About Leatherman Tools – A Leatherman is a versatile tool carried by many, and it has a wide variety of styles and uses. I keep one of these in the glovebox of my vehicles, and my son carries a smaller variety most of the time. Here are some interesting facts about these tools.

BatMoses – “Watch as BatMoses, a modern day super-Jew, battles the forces of evil to free his people from slavery.” Because why not?

The Bible Project – Here is another video about a book of the Bible, this time Deuteronomy.

Yesterday In Church History
On January 10, in 1514, the first polyglot Bible was published, boasting several different versions of the Bible side by side. Read more about it here.

How To Maximize Your Conversations – Though this was written with the holiday season in mind, the principles here are good for any time. Many of these are things I do with my family around the dinner table, or in the living room.

The Definition Of Insanity – Sometimes ministry can feel monotonous and ineffective. But this article has some excellent encouragement for that feeling.

Three Different Bible Reading Plans – One of the best spiritual disciplines you can develop is the discipline of reading the Bible on a daily basis. Nothing will benefit your spiritual growth like spending time in God’s Word consistently. This free booklet offers three different plans to choose from, along with several other suggestions and resources.  It’s not too late to get started.