On this day in history: In 1925, Marvin Pipkin filed for a patent for the frosted electric light bulb. In 1953, the Federal Highway Act authorized the construction of 42,500 miles of freeway from coast to coast. The Interstate highway system was created. And in 2007, the first generation Apple iPhone went on sale.
Social Media Coffees – Wrong Hands has quickly become one of my favorite web comics. John Atkinson touches on truths in a way that is both amusing and powerful. The MySpace depiction made me literally laugh out loud.
The Best Idioms From Around The World – I also found this list pretty amusing. Many of these I have heard, most I haven’t. Regardless, there are a few here that I may have to try out sometime.
Trap-Jaw Ants – This article displays another one of God’s incredible creations. The trap-jaw ant can spring those mandibles at 130 miles per hour! That’s pretty amazing. Make sure you watch the video embedded in the post.
A Man’s Pockets – Have you ever wondered how we came up with the concept of pockets? I carry several key items in my everyday carry routine, spread out through my pockets. It’s something I take for granted. This article explains where it came from.
What Does The Bible Say? – This simple question is one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves on a daily basis, on just about everything. And with the recent decision of the Supreme Court, seeking God’s will is even more critical than ever.
How To Be Productive According To The Bible – Man has a different view of success than God does. And part of the view affects the way we think about productivity. If success is defined differently, then it follows that how we achieve that end should look different as well. So how does the Bible view productivity? Here are several items for consideration.
I Can Do All Things – Have you ever considered the nature of this phrase from Philippians? We tend to view it in a “blank check” sort of way, but that is not the context of this passage at all. This article takes a pretty good look at just what Paul meant when he penned these words.
The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety. – George Muller