On this day in history: In 1892, the Dalton gang performs their last robbery attempt in Coffeyville, KS. Four of the five members of the gang were killed by the townspeople. In 1969, “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” debuted on BBC television. And in 2011, Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Inc., dies at the age of 56.

What Happens When You Drink Coffee In The Evening – We’ve all done it. We’ve all had that cup of coffee in the evening, and wondered why it kept us up all night. This article explains just what causes that and why it happens to us.

Watch A Mother Raccoon Teach Her Kit To Climb A Tree – National Geographic always has some of the best images and footage of nature. This video is pretty interesting to watch of a raccoon teacher her baby to climb.

Writing Tips – As a blogger, I am continually on the lookout for tools and resources that help me accomplish my goals in writing. Here are some great tips from Tim Challies on how to utilize these resources and be a better writer.

Patagonia – More than just an outdoor company, Patagonia is a real place in southern Chile and Argentina. And it is breathtakingly beautiful. This video gives some great views of this beautiful region.

Today In Church History
The eight general church council opened on this day in 1869 in Constantinople, and did much to cement the widening split between the Roman Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox churches. Read more about it here.

The Weakness Of Ruth Is Greater Than The Strength Of Samson – Ruth lived during the times of the judges. Her story is amazing, and how she is grafted into the lineage of Jesus is nothing short of astounding. And her role is a critical one in the story of God’s redemption of mankind.

Fasting For Beginners – One of the most neglected disciplines in the Christian faith today is the discipline of fasting. This article from Desiring God is a great place to begin.

5 Ways To Deepen Your Preaching – I never imagined that I would love preaching as much as I do. After spending more than two decades as a youth minister, moving to another role in ministry was intimidating. But it has been very rewarding. This article was helpful as I strive to be the best I can be as a preacher.