On this day in history: In 1827, New Orleans held its first Mardi Gras celebration. In 1867, Dr. William G. Bonwill invented the dental mallet. And in 1951, the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, limiting U.S. Presidents to two terms.

Third Wave Coffee – Third wave is the most recent wave of coffee to impact our culture, and is the current state of the coffee industry. Where will it go from here?

The Most Amazing Bowling Story Ever – It really is. It’s incredible and inspiring. Take some time, slow down, and read this article from beginning to end.

Clean Up Your Phone For Increased Productivity – This is an area that many people neglect, and their phone gets clogged up with unnecessary apps and sludge. Take some time now and delete apps that you don’t use, clean up the storage that gets filled up with, well, nothing really, and speed up your phone and your own productivity.

Squadron Of Hope – This is a beautifully filmed video of a protected reef near Indonesia. Hit the full screen button and enjoy.

Today In Church History
On February 27, 380 (or possibly 381), the Emperor Theodosius ended the Arian dispute by the simple expedient of issuing an edict, commanding everyone to be a Christian. You can read more about him here.

Stop Having Quiet Times – I realize that this is just a name we use to refer to our personal, devotional, time with God. But the name “quiet time” is a bit inaccurate. This article explains why.

The Power Is In The Word, Not In Methods – This brief article gives some great insight into the power behind the gospel message.

Why Man And Woman Are Not Equal – In a culture that forces fairness and equality to the forefront, it is worth remembering that God did not create and and woman to be the same. He created us to be different, and did so for a reason.