On this day in history: In 1789, the U.S. Post Office was established. In 1888, the most severe winter storm in New York history hit the northeast, dropping 40 inches of snow in 36 hours. In 1894, Coca-Cola was sold in bottles for the first time. And in 1974, Wonder Woman debuted on ABC-TV. The show later went to CBS-TV.

Today Is National Napping Day!
You lost an hour yesterday. Go make it up today with a nap!

Cowboy Coffee, Backpacker Style – Sometimes the best way to drink coffee is by the campfire. And if you make it there, even better.

How To Wear A Cardigan Sweater With Style – Winter may be winding down, but there are probably a few cold days remaining. And as spring arrives, a sweater may be more appropriate than a coat. So here is a guide to rock a cardigan with style.

Vimy Gunner’s Dog Tags Found In French Garden 100 Years After Death – I love reading stories like this one. The personal aspect is just as interesting as the historical one.

Bic: The Company Behind The Pen – I love analog writing tools. Some of my favorite pens come from Parker, both fountain pens, and ball points, but there are numerous Bic pens scattered through my desk at any given time. Here is a brief video about the company.

Today In Church History
Jewish history claims that today, March 12, 515 BC, is the day that Israel rebuilt God’s house, after returning from exile in Babylon. Read more about it here.

53 People In The Bible Confirmed Archaeologically – One question I hear a lot goes something like this: “How do we know that the Bible tells about true things?” One solid answer is archaeology. Here are 53 people from the Bible that have been confirmed through the archaeological record.

The 144,000 In Revelation – This is one of those passages that many people stumble over from the book of Revelation. “If there are only 144,000 people counted among the redeemed, how will I ever make it to heaven?” The answer to that and interpretations of this passage can vary, but this article by Kevin DeYoung gives a succinct look at it, and a solid handle on what this passage means.

Fierce Marriage – I have been following this blog for a while, and have listened to a few of the podcasts as well. They have a new book coming out next month that I am excited to read. Check out the website, and maybe even pre-order the book.