On this day in history: In 1866, H.G. Wells, pioneer of science fiction, is born in Bromley, England. In 1937, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit was first published. And in 1942, the U.S. B-29 Superfortress makes its debut flight in Seattle, Washington. It was the largest bomber used in the war by any nation.

Brewing Ratios For Dummies – Understanding how much coffee to use compared to water can be confusing for many. This article gives a good breakdown of the coffee to water ratio, and how to understand it.

The Proper Way To Eat Hot Dogs – So many people mess this up… Who knew there was proper etiquette for eating hot dogs?

The Beauty Of Everyday Foods Shot With A Macro Lens – Since we’re on the topic of food, here are a few great shots of foods close up… Very close up.

Edge Of Stability – This is an incredible collection of some timelapse storm footage. It is stunningly beautiful.

Today In Church History
Although we don’t know the date of his death, today is the day that the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of St. Matthew, one of Christ’s apostles, and the author of the Gospel of Matthew. Read more about him here.

What Does Sola Scriptura Mean? – This is a term that has come up more frequently in recent days. “Scripture is … the perfect and only standard of spiritual truth, revealing infallibly all that we must believe in order to be saved and all that we must do in order to glorify God.”

The Root Cause Of Bad Leadership – Leadership is a funny animal. Many people are mediocre leaders at best, and some outshine everyone around them. Bun then, there are bad leaders. This article reveals the roots of bad leadership, and it may not be what you think.

When You Protect Your Child From The Porn Industry, You Also Protect Mine – The pornography industry is actively seeking out our kids. This article is a good reminder of that, and suggests you utilize a filtering software on all devices. I highly recommend Covenant Eyes.