June continues to move forward, and here is what happened on this day in history: In 1752, Benjamin Franklin experimented by flying a kite during a thunderstorm. The result was a little spark that showed the relationship between lightning and electricity. In 1844, Charles Goodyear was granted a patent for the process that strengthens rubber. And in 1909, Benjamin Shibe patented the cork center baseball. Important stuff.

You Might Be A Coffee Snob If… – I actually prefer the term “coffee revolutionary.” Regardless, I found this list quite amusing. Our daughter’s first word might just have to be coffee related…

14 Of The Coolest Hotels In The World – Several of these locations just got added to my bucket list. My favorite is either number four or five. Which one is yours?

A Fly-Through Of The Gum Nebula – This brief fly-through of the Gum Nebula captured by the Hubble Space Telescope is stunning in its beauty.

How God Defines Success – One of my biggest fears is that I will be a failure where it counts: in my relationships with my wife and kids, and in my ministry. It is helpful to keep in mind the difference between the world’s view and God’s view of success.

The Most Neglected Part Of Christ’s Saving Work – We often hear messages on the cross of Christ. And we focus a lot of emphasis on the resurrection of Christ. But what about the in between? Is it important? This post explains that it is, and why.

10 Pointers For Untrained Preachers – I have discovered that there are a lot of people out there who are preaching the gospel who didn’t “train” to do so. Many went to college for entirely unrelated reasons, and moved into ministry later in life. Here is a list of pointers for such men. Also, check out the list for preachers who have had formal training at a seminary here.

Your Redeemer is bigger than your past. – Robert Jones