On this day in history: In 1189, England’s King Richard I was crowned in Westminster. In 1783, the Revolutionary War between the U.S. and Great Britain ended with the Treaty of Paris. And in 1954, The Lone Ranger was heard on radio for the final time after 2,956 episodes over a period of 21 years.
Today Is Labor Day in the US!
Enjoy a day free from labor!
How To Brew Espresso In A Moka Pot – Moka pots are one of the most underrated items in most coffee brewing arsenals. I have one, and didn’t use it much, but once I learned how to use it properly, it can make some amazing coffee. You can get one at Amazon.
10 Questions To Test Your Style Knowledge – Just how stylish do you think you are? There are a lot of men who need to pay more attention to this area of their lives.
The Top Ten Most Important Ancient Documents Lost To History – I found this to be completely fascinating, but I wonder just how some of these qualify as “most important.” That seems pretty subjective. Nevertheless, it’s very interesting.
Pursuit – This summer has been pretty dry where I live, but the past week has brought in a few scattered showers. This storm footage, while violent, is strangely appealing right now.
Yesterday In Church History
J. R. R. Tolkien passed from this life on September 2, 1973. He is best known for his creation of Middle Earth and The Lord of the Rings books, which contain a very solid understanding of a Christian worldview. Read more about him here.
Where was Eden? – This is a long article, and it’s actually just part one of two. But it is well worth taking the time to read. It examines several possibilities about how we should view the Garden of Eden and its location. Here is a link to part two.
Context Matters: Valley Of Dry Bones – Ezekiel is one of the most interesting books in the prophetic section of the Old Testament. But I suspect that most people don’t read it very often, if at all. This article offers an explanation of the valley of dry bones from Ezekiel 37, based on the surrounding context.
The Most Neglected Spiritual Gift – “If a young person wants to learn how to teach, pray, or lead a group, the church provides many examples to learn from. But how does a young Christian learn to give? Where can he or she go to see what giving looks like in the life of a believer captivated by Christ? Why are we surprised when, seeing no alternative examples, our young people take their cues from a materialistic society?” This article makes you think about it.
10 Things You Should Know About Forgiving Others – Forgiveness is critical to our spiritual health, in more than one way. But it is also one of the more difficult aspects of the Christian life. Here are ten observations about forgiveness that you should know.
10 Parenting Imperatives From The Book Of Proverbs – One area of my life where I must be as intentional as possible is the area of parenting my kids. This also happens to be the area where I most often feel like I fail. That’s when articles like this one, and the passages from Scripture that it points me to, become critically supportive.