On this day in history: On this day in 1957, machines at the Wham-O toy company roll out the first batch of their aerodynamic plastic discs, now known to millions of fans all over the world as Frisbees. In 1971, in Prospect Creek Camp, AK, the lowest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was reported as minus 80 degrees. And in 1983, The A-Team debuted on TV.
A Clever Way To Make Iced Coffee – I love a good coffee. And occasionally, I love a good iced coffee. One creative way to do this is to use a clever dripper. I may need to pick one up.
The Men’s Dress Shoe Hierarchy – Shoes are one of those clothing items that most men don’t pay much attention to. But you should. Here is a good overview of men’s dress shoes. You should have several of these in your wardrobe.
Why Reading Your Email Is A Waste Of Time – I like to use my time wisely. And I use email as a primary means of communication in various ways. The problem is, email can become one of the biggest time wasters out there. Here is a good approach to using it effectively.
Read Scripture: Esther – The Bible Project has consistently produced good overview videos of different books of the Bible. This video on Esther is no different. It’s well produced and high quality. Enjoy!
Yesterday In Church History
On January 22, 1876, John Dykes passed from this life. He was the composer of “Holy, Holy, Holy,” and more than 300 other hymns. Read more about him here.
Three Helpful Instructions On Keeping A Journal – One of the spiritual disciplines I enjoy most is journaling. But some people have a very hard time getting started in this. Here are a few great suggestions on how to approach this discipline. And, along the same lines, here are three questions for Bible journaling from Desiring God.
How To Read The Song Of Songs – One of the most difficult books int he Bible to understand is the Song of Songs, or Song of Solomon. This is because there are several different ways to view the book. This article has a great overview of the different approaches. It’s an interesting article, and the link at the end to the author of the Song leads to another interesting post.
Ten Key Questions For Sermon Preparation – This is a great strategy for approaching a biblical passage in order to preach it. It’s also a great strategy for approaching a text for personal study.