Time for a Coffee Break! On this day in history: In 490 BC, the Battle of Marathon took place between the invading Persian army and the Athenian Army. The marathon race was derived from the events that occurred surrounding this battle. In 1776, the second Continental Congress officially made the term “United States,” replacing the previous term “United Colonies.” And in 1836, Abraham Lincoln received his license to practice law.

Today Is National Wiener Schnitzel Day!
It’s time to enjoy some traditional Austrian food!

Trade Coffee Subscription – I have not yet pulled the trigger on this subscription service, but I have been thinking about it for several weeks. Have you ever considered a coffee subscription? What were the benefits? One thing I love about this one is the variety of different roasters. One thing I question is the logistics involved in keeping it fresh from the roaster to my Chemex. What do you think? It would be perfect to drink while reading this Coffee Break!

Men’s Sunglasses – While I really don’t care whether or not my sunglasses make me “more attractive,” I do think that they are a critical part of my wardrobe accessories. As a result, I have three or four different styles that I utilize at different times. Here are some reasons why. Oh, by the way, my preferred sunglasses come from Smith Optics.

How Long Does It Take To Count To One Million? – I found this interesting. Based upon how quickly you can speak, this calculates just how long it would take you to physically and verbally count to one million. Or one billion…. Or one trillion. But I don’t think any of us have enough time to achieve it…

The Collection – A rare find in a thrift store in Omaha, Nebraska, turned out to be an extraordinary collection of movie memorabilia.

Today In Church History
William Whiting Borden was a millionaire by age 21 and was ordained into ministry on this day in 1912, at 25 years of age. His efforts to reach the world were incredible, but he died on his way to the Chinese mission field in 1913 at the age of 26. Read more about him here.

10 Prayers To Pray Before Church – One of the things I hear often is that people aren’t sure what to pray for all the time. Here is a list of ten things you can pray before you gather for worship with your own local church. You might want to stick this in your Bible so you can carry it with you.

18 Observations About Nine Plagues – This list is just that. It’s literally a list, numbered and without much explanation. But there are some intriguing points to be gleaned from it concerning the first nine plagues in the book of Exodus.

Did The Laodicean Church Write A Letter? – The example given here is slightly amusing, but the point is clear. The Greek languages uses short cuts and idioms just as the English language does. Context is always important.

Core 52 – One of my professors at Ozark Christian College was Mark Moore. He recently released a new book, called Core 52. It’s a weekly devotional style Bible study that will help you build up your Bible knowledge. It is an excellent resource for just about any believer. Check it out!

Show Me Christian Youth Home – Show Me is a ministry that I have been connected with for almost two decades, but with our recent relocation to Sedalia, Missouri, we are just minutes from their main campus. Their goal is to rescue and restore kids who, for one reason or another, are unable to remain with their families. It’s a valuable ministry, and much needed in our culture. Check out their website for more information.

Coffee Break is over. Time to get back to work! 🙂