On this day in history: In 1900, the first book of postage stamps was issued. The two-cent stamps were available in books of 12, 24 and 48 stamps. In 1922, Annie Oakley shot 100 clay targets in a row, to set a women’s record. And in 1972, Apollo 16 blasted off on a voyage to the moon. It was the fifth manned moon landing.
Today Is National Bean Counter Day!
Give your tax preparer a big “Thank You!”
3 Alternatives To Using A Keurig Coffee Maker – I bought one. I am ashamed to admit it, but I did. It lasted a few months and then I gave it away. It was a complete disappointment. There are better ways to make coffee.
Eight Unique Ozarks Legends – Have you ever heard of the Blue Man? Or the Joplin Spooklight? Or the Albino Farm? These are all legends heard in the Ozarks, and I heard them all growing up in this region. This article lists several of the more famous ones, and provides links for further reading. Check it out!
TerraGenesis – I recently discovered a strategy game that I really enjoy that allows you to terraform and colonize the planets in our solar system and beyond. I’m hooked for the moment and am thoroughly enjoying it.
Jupiter – Based on the link above about the game TerraGenesis, I decided to colonize one of Jupiter’s moons. So here’s a video of Jupiter to whet your appetite.
Yesterday In Church History
The ocean liner Titanic sank early in the morning on April 15, 1912, and evangelist John Harper was among the 1,522 people who were killed. He spent his final hours warning others of the danger and talking to them about the eternal destiny of their souls. Read more about him here.
Why We Should Stop Capitalizing Pronouns Referring To God – I have this conversation at least two to three times a year with people in my own church, usually in a lighthearted fashion. But I agree with the premise of this article. It’s time to stop capitalizing the pronouns that refer to God or Jesus simply because they confuse the modern reader.
How I Started Reading The Bible Every Day – I strongly encourage you to develop the habit of reading the Bible on a daily basis. This encouraging post might help you get started.
Eleven Killer Questions To Ask Of A Bible Passage – I am currently teaching a class on developing spiritual disciplines, and one of the topics will be personal Bible study, on top of any devotional reading of the Bible. These questions are a good place to begin studying any passage.