On this day in history: In 1758, mustard was advertised for the first time in America. In 1764, the city of St. Louis was established. And in 1903, the first Teddy Bear goes on sale, named after President Theodore Roosevelt.

The Best Websites For Coffee Education – I have learned much of what I know from those who have learned it before and chose to share it with others. This list is a pretty good start to learning about coffee.

25 Facts About Missouri – This is my home state, and there are many unique things about it. Here is a list of several that most Missourians know, but others may not.

Relatively Recent Timeline Of History – I found this pretty interesting. And the more I looked at it, the more I found that intrigued me.

How To Calm A Crying Baby – With seven kids, we have tried several ways to comfort them when they cried. This method seems to be very effective. I wish we had seen this before.

Yesterday In Church History
According to tradition, on February 14, 269, a young man named Valentine was executed in Rome for his faith. Just who he was or how he became connected to the love holiday is unclear. Read more about him here.

How C. S. Lewis Made Christianity Seem Like Common Sense – Much of this is a brief synopsis of Lewis’ life and work, but it is interesting nonetheless. For a deeper examination of C. S. Lewis’ life, I recommend that you read C.S. Lewis And Mere Christianity (Read my review; buy it on Amazon).

3 Keys To Listening During Sermons – Our culture has really lost the ability to listen well. Here are three keys to develop your ability to listen to sermons, and gain as much from it as you can.

22 Ideas to Help Your Children Study And Love the Bible – This is a great list of helpful ideas for making the Word of God a primary part of the life of your kids.