On this day in history, several significant things happened: In 1866, George K. Anderson patented the typewriter ribbon. In 1899, in New York City, Henry Bliss became the first automobile fatality. In 1969, Genesis played their first gig for money in Surrey, England. It was at a cottage owned by a Sunday school teacher. And in 1972, “The Waltons” premiered on CBS-TV, and became one of my grandfather’s favorite shows.
Espresso Myths That Need Busting – Many of these I have known for years. But I often overhear them in coffee conversations, especially the third and fourth ones listed.
Footprints In The Sand – I have never really like that poem. It has always come across as slightly (ok, largely) cheesy. This take on it, however, is amusing.
15 Religion Treasures At Yale – Though not all of these are Christian treasures, the history represented here is stunning.
Japanese Paper Marbling – Paper artist Tadao Fukuda creates beautifully marbled papers by hand. The art is called suminagashi in Japanese and involves layering swirled ink on top of water. This video shows how intricate and interesting this art is.
This Week In Church History
Beginning with September 3, there were 10 days that never happened in Great Britain, as they adopted the Gregorian Calendar. Read more about it here.
Confessions Of A Bibliophile – As one who loves books and loves to read, I found this article enlightening. All too often, we make idols of the things we love and enjoy. Reading can be an idol, and one we must guard against.
How To Repent Without Really Repenting – “Repentance is a change of mind regarding sin and God, an inward turning from sin to God, which is known by its fruit—obedience.” But we don’t always do it well. Here are some ways we try to avoid it.
4 Simple Ways Fred Elliot Discipled His Children – As a dad who wants to intentionally disciple my own kids, I found this article very encouraging. Fred Elliot was, of course, the father of Jim Elliot, the missionary to South America who gave his life for the people he served.