On this day in history: In 1248, the rebuilding of the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, began after being destroyed by fire. In 1848, the Oregon Territory was established. In 1880, the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany was completed after 632 years of rebuilding. And in 1888, a patent for the electric meter was granted to Oliver B. Shallenberger.

Coffee Socks Cloth Filters – These reusable filters may just change the way you make your coffee. I need to try one.

10 Tips To Safely Take Style Risks – Men, here are a few ideas to step up your style game a bit, without going overboard or breaking your wallet.

Giant Snowballs Have Appeared On The Siberian Coast – Miss winter? Miss the snow? This should help you. These are perfectly rounded snowballs created by a rare coastal phenomenon, found in Siberia.

Norway In 4K – This country has long been on my bucket list to visit. One day, I will. Until then, there are videos like this one. Full screen it, and enjoy!

Yesterday In Church History
When Maximinus Thrax was Roman emperor, he exiled Pontianus and Hippolytus to the island of Sardinia. Both of them died there. Their bodies were returned home on August 13, 236. Read more about them here.

An Interview With Tim Challies – One of my favorite bloggers to follow is Tim Challies. His stuff is always encouraging to me, and I enjoy most of it. Here is an interview he gave to the Delivered By Grace blog. Lot’s of great stuff here.

The Productive Benefits Of Journaling – I’m an avid journaler. I strive to participate in this discipline daily, although that has been a hard habit for me to develop. While this article does not come from a Christian point of view, it does bring some very encouraging aspects of journaling to light, and gives some excellent pointers and suggestions.

Never Let Up In Killing Sin – Never, ever, ever allow sin a foothold in your life. Be vigilant… always!