On this day in history: In 1890, the Oklahoma Territory was organized. In 1902, “A Trip to the Moon,” the first science fiction film was released. It was created by magician George Melies. You can find this movie reduced and “barcoded” on the Blackwing 1138 pencil (one of the best pencils ever!). And in 1974 – The filming of “Jaws” began in Martha’s Vineyard, MA.

Five Facts About Coffee Beans – How well do you know your coffee beans? This infographic will help you out.

Batman Over Seven Decades – Almost every major superhero has some super “power.” Not Batman. He just has a super amount of money to pay for all his gadgets. And, since he’s just a regular guy, that might just make him the best superhero of all. Here’s a brief overview of how he has changed over the years.

How To Find Water In The Wild – The Art Of Manliness always has some great and informative posts. This one is especially so, just in case you ever get lost and need to find some water.

The Old Testament In Five Minutes – Want to get an overview of the entire Old Testament in just a few minutes? Then this is the video for you.

Today In Church History
On May 2, 1740, Elias Boudinot was born in Philadelphia. He was chosen President of the United States “in Congress assembled” on November 4, 1782. But he also founded the American Bible Society in 1816. Read more about him here.

The Title “Brother” Means Something – In our church, the term “brother” is used a lot. More so than any other church I’ve ever been a part of. So I found this article especially interesting.

Have A Pilgrim Mentality About Money And Possessions – This article has some really great insights about how tightly we hold on to our possessions. It may be an eye-opener for you, as it was for me.

Advice For Better Bible Memory – One of the most neglected disciplines in Western Christianity is the discipline of memorizing Scripture. Here are a few ideas to make that easier.