A couple of days ago, we celebrated America’s independence. But what happened today in history? Here are a few of the more interesting events. In 1699, Captain William Kidd, the pirate, was captured in Boston, MA, and deported back to England. In 1858, Lyman Blake patented the shoe manufacturing machine. In 1932, the postage rate for first class mail in the U.S. went from 2-cents to 3-cents. And in 1933, the first All-Star baseball game was held in Chicago. The American League beat the National League 4-2.

Cold Brew Coffee Is Not Rocket Science – Have you ever tried cold brew coffee? It’s a pretty simple method for brewing coffee, and it tastes incredible, especially for iced coffee drinks during the hot summer months. But you can drink it hot as well. This article explains just how simple it can be. Or, you can but a coffee toddy.

Stunning Double Exposure Animal Portraits – With my interest in wildlife and nature photography, I absolutely love what this artist has been able to create. Most of these are available in prints to purchase. I would love to hang a few of these in my home.

Building A Classy Wardrobe Without Spending A Ton Of Money – Here are five tips for building a good selection of classy clothing without breaking the bank. These tips will help you shop smarter and look better.

People Experiencing Color For The First Time – This video has been around for a few months, and has been circulating on social media. But the joy on the faces of these people as they experience color for the first time is worth watching again.

Why You Should Listen When Your Son Talks About Video Games – This post hit close to home. Many of the things my kids are interested in, I am not necessarily all that interested in. But since they are, it’s my job to listen and to do so carefully. Because this is where their passions lie, and I want to foster their passion for life and creativity.

Charles Spurgeon, Susannah, And The Pilgrim’s Progress – This brief story about a gift Charles Spurgeon gave to the woman who would later become his wife is inspiring and interesting. I love hearing and reading stories like this one.

5 Things Every Christian Should Be Doing With God’s Word – Psalm 119 is one of my favorite Psalms. I love how it is all about God’s Word. This post identifies five things every Christian should be doing with God’s Word from these 176 verses. Excellent stuff!

All my theology is reduced to this narrow compass – “Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners.” – Archibald Alexander