On this day in history: In 1833, Andrew Jackson became the first U.S. president to ride in a train. It was a B&O passenger train. In 1925, Chrysler Corporation was founded by Walter Percy Chrysler. In 1932, the first federal tax on gasoline went into effect in the US. It was a penny per gallon. And in 1944, the Allied powers crossed the English Channel and landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, beginning the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control during World War II, commonly known as D-Day.
The Problem With Blonde Roasts – I enjoy a lighter roasted coffee, mainly because I enjoy the flavors of the coffee and not the taste of the roast that most darker roasts have. But if you go too light, such as a blonde roast, you enter a whole new world of problems with your coffee.
Meet The Artist Who Started The Rock Balancing Sculptures Trend – This guy is pretty creative. You may have seen some of his balanced rock sculptures floating around the Internet. Here are a few more examples of his work.
Qwerky Writer – I really enjoy vintage writing tools. But I am also a tech gadget fan. This device merges the two beautifully. But at $350, I don’t see one in my near future. It’s still a very cool idea though.
Killroy Was Here – Long before memes circulated on the Internet, there was a viral phrase that traveled around the world during World War 2. This video gives a great overview of that tidbit of history.
Today In Church History
June 6, 1844, twelve men met in the bedroom of a man named George Williams and created the Young Men’s Christian Association in order to reach out to others with the Good News of Christ. Read more about it here.
The Spirituality Of Snoopy – Cartoonist Charles Schulz created a lot of comics that were centered on the idea of faith in Christ, and his love for the Bible. And although The Atlantic is hardly a resource for deep theological treatises, this article gives a positive look at the faith of Snoopy’s creator.
Why These 66 Books? – Have you ever wondered why the books in the Bible made it in while others did not? This is a brief article on a topic that has hundreds of volumes dedicated to it, but it is a good place to start.
Stop Calling Your Wife Hot – This is an excellent point! I fully agree with Piper’s sentiments here. While I fully believe that my wife is the most stunning of all of God’s creations, when I honor her in public, there are better ways to do it.