On this day in history: In 1541, Hernando de Soto observed the first recorded flood of the Mississippi River. In 1813, David Melville patented the gas streetlight. In 1881, Barnum and Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth opened in Madison Square Gardens. And in 1911, Theodore Roosevelt opened the Roosevelt Dam in Arizona. It was the largest dam in the U.S. at the time.

Today Is National Awkward Moments Day!
Celebrate your awkwardness!

Prismo Filter Upgrade For AeroPress Review And Tips – I love my Aeropress (On Amazon: Prismo,  AeroPress), and I also love the fact that it is so versatile. With the Prismo, I can create something very close to a true espresso shot. It’s worth adding to your coffee arsenal if you have an AeroPress.

5 Ways To Feel Confident In Your Clothing – There is a fine line between being vain and making sure you look as well-presented as you can. And a part of the line comes down to confidence. So how can you feel confident while looking sharp? Here are five ways.

How To Make The Perfect Breakfast Taco – What…? You didn’t know this was a thing? Well, now you do.

India’s Geography Problem – I found this to be incredibly interesting. India’s culture has always fascinated me, and I’d love to learn more about the various people groups who live within these borders.

Today In Church History
On this day in 1737, the Charitable Irish Society of Boston held a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. This is apparently the first time this holiday was celebrated in the US. Read more about it here.

8 Contrasting Signs of an Insecure Leader – I strive to be as strong of a leader as I can be, and articles like this one are helpful.

Six Qualities Of A Great Mentor – Perhaps the opposite of an insecure leader is one who mentors others. Here is a good description of what that looks like.

Spurgeon’s 15 Tips For A Deep And Effective Prayer Life – I’m always on the lookout for good tips to help me be more effective in prayer. These are from a man who lived and died before I was born, but they are timeless truths.

Preach The Word. Just Preach The Word. – When I preach, I try to keep two things in mind. First, I strive to stay true to the text, both individually, and as a part of the whole of Scripture. And second, I strive to take every sermon to the cross, the centerpiece of our faith. That’s what this article is all about.

The Top 7 Ways To Improve Your Marriage – Marriages take work. But having the best marriage you can have is worth every effort you can make. Here are a few good ideas to help you grow in your marriage.