On this day in history: In 1471, King Henry VI was killed in the tower of London. Edward IV took the throne. In 1542, Hernando de Soto died along the Mississippi River while searching for gold. In 1819, bicycles were first seen in the U.S. in New York City. They were originally known as “swift walkers.” And in 1927, Charles Lindberg completed the first solo nonstop airplane flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The trip began May 20.

Today Is National Memo Day!
Did you get the memo?

The Confusion Of Expensive Coffee – Just because a specific coffee is pricier doesn’t mean it’s necessarily better.

8 Tips To Keep Your Desk Clutter Free – I had to replace my computer last week, and it threw me off for a few days, as I got it situated and organized. In the process, I reorganized my desk and removed a lot of stuff that was just in the way. Here are some great tips for achieving a clutter free work area.

Slavery In The Modern Era – We tend to think that slavery is a thing of the past, and that it doesn’t exist anymore. But it does, in many forms, and as difficult a topic as it is, this is a very interesting story.

The Bobbit Worm – This is a small sea worm found in Indonesia, and it’s the stuff nightmares are made of. I’m kinda glad they are super small…

Today In Church History
This day, May 21, 1738, is the day that Charles Wesley credits as the day he received the Holy Spirit. His brother John was converted a few days later, and together they became leaders of the Reformation in England. Read more about him here.

The Scandalous Disappearance Of Preacher Aimee Semple McPherson – I discovered this article while searching for info on another topic last week, and it distracted me for the better part of an hour. This is a fascinating account, and there are a lot of varying ideas about what really happened to this woman.

A Three-Step Strategy For Fighting Sin – In our “victim” culture, no one wants to admit to being a sinner, but we are… all of us. Here is a great three step strategy to combating sin in our lives.

5 Things Not To Do In Your Marriage – This is from the True Woman blog, but it applies to both sides of the relationship. And it’s great advice.