There are a lot of important events that occurred on April 20. Here are just a few of the most important: In 1832, Hot Springs National Park was established by an act of the U.S. Congress. It was the first national park in the U.S. In 1841, In Philadelphia, PA, Edgar Allen Poe’s first detective story, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, was published in Graham’s Magazine. In 1865, safety matches were first advertised. And in 1989, scientist announced the successful testing of high-definition TV.

The Coffee Avocado Shake – I love coffee. I love Bulletproof Coffee (another recipe here). I love avocados. I think I would love this. I need to try it.

Three Tips To Creating A Family Heirloom – My mind is continually focused on the legacy I leave my children, but what about some heirlooms to go along with it? Here are some thoughts for creating some family heirlooms.

Shell Shock – I loved history in high school and college, so much that I considered pursuing a degree in it. But most of the time you get the big view. I really love the smaller, personal stories, like this one about two sisters who experienced the horrors of WWI.

3 Reasons Why Reading The Bible Feels Like A Chore – Ever felt this way? I know I have. Right now, I am in a season where I find tremendous joy in reading the Bible every day. But there have been times in my life where this was true. This article explains why, and offers some suggestions for fixing it.

The Necessity Of Expository Preaching – As a fairly new preacher (I’ve preached weekly for two years now, after 24 years in youth ministry), I found this article to be very helpful on the topic of expository preaching. This is what I strive for, and this was a helpful read.

The Two Shall Become One Flesh – This article provides a helpful visual illustration of what it means to become “one flesh” in marriage. The only thing I would add to this diagram is that fact that, while the couple becomes one, they also still retain their individuality. I didn’t cease to be me when I married my wife. Nor did she stop being herself. But at the same time, we became one, something only God can accomplish.

I would not give much for all that can be done by sermons if we do not preach Christ by our lives. – D. L. Moody