On this day in history: In 1847, New York and Boston were linked by telegraph wires. In 1918, two German pilots were saved by parachutes for the first time. In 1927, the U.S. Marines adopted the English bulldog as their mascot. And, on a sadder note, in 1985, America’s iconic Route 66 was decertified, after 59 years by American Association of State Highway and Transportation officials.
Brewing Ratios For Dummies – Most coffee drinkers do not understand just how critical ratios are. Many just add some scoops and add some coffee and let the machine do its work. However, if you want great coffee, you should strive for a 1:15 to 1:17 ratio. This article sums it all up neatly.
Crystal Mill – This mill, found in Crystal, Colorado, was crucial in several mining operations in the vicinity. Built in 1892, this is a very picturesque location that I would like to visit one day.
Glass Gem Corn – I have seen examples of “Indian Corn” before, usually in the fall, as decorations, but this corn blows that away in terms of beauty! This stuff looks incredible! You can buy some here.
Gramercy Typewriter Co. – I love old typewriters, and would like to add a couple of very vintage typewriters to my collection. This video takes look at Gramercy, who have been in the business for 84 years.
Today In Church History
On June 27, 1736, George Whitefield preached his very first sermon, and eventually became a major voice in the Great Awakening, bringing fresh life to America’s churches. Read more about him here.
When Did Each Of The Biblical Patriarchs Live And Die? – Since Genesis, and especially the first 12 chapters of Genesis, are my favorite passages in the Bible, I have traced this question down for myself, going all the way back to Adam. This article begins with Abraham and goes through Joseph, so it does not cover all the Patriarchs. However, it is still very useful.
5 Questions To Ask Of A Book Before You Read It – I am an avid reader. And these are just a few of the questions I frequently ask of the books I read. Some of Challies’ are not that important to me, such as who endorses a book. In a culture where such things are for sale, that holds little value. But other questions, like who the author or publisher is, are hugely important.
7 Preacher Landmines – These are very common among ministers of all kinds, and among others as well. However, as one presenting the Word of God on a weekly basis, I must guard against these vigorously.