On this day in history: In 1492, Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, sighted Watling Island in the Bahamas. He believed that he had found Asia while attempting to find a Western ocean route to India. The same day he claimed the land for Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain. In 1870, General Robert E. Lee, the commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, dies peacefully at his home in Lexington, Virginia. He was 63 years old. And in 1938, production began on “The Wizard of Oz.”

Cold Brew Coffee Guide – One of the most interesting methods of brewing coffee is the cold brew method. There are many different ways to do this, but I have found the Coffee Toddy to be the easiest to use.

How Telephone Etiquette Has Changed – The telephone has changed how we live, and over the years, it has changed drastically in itself as well. As a result, proper telephone etiquette has had to morph to keep up.

10 Surprising Facts About LEGO – This toy has been around for years. And it has changed somewhat over the years. When I was a kid, you bought a pack of these and could build almost anything. Now, you buy a kit and build one specific model. But LEGO has stayed virtually the same for all of that time as well.

The Power Of Routines – Developing a personal routine is as essential part of being as effective as possible, and eliminating stress at the same time. This video gives some great insights into that concept.

This Week In Church History
Yale University was founded on October 16, 1701, by Congregationalist ministers unhappy with the growing liberalism at Harvard. Read more about it here.

10 Ways To Overcome Spiritual Weariness – In our culture, we seem to be getting more and more tired, and becoming more and more weary. That eventually creates a massive impact on our spiritual lives. Here are ten ways to overcome that weariness.

How D. A. Carson Approaches Daily Devotions – Much like the importance of routines, one of the most essential parts of my day is my time with God. And I am always on the look out for ways to make that time better. Examining the devotional routines of great spiritual men is a helpful way to do that. This article shows D. A. Carson’s approach.

The Secret Enemy In Your Marriage – Marriage can be difficult. In fact, it will be difficult at times. So anything we can do to protect our marriages should be high on the priority list. In that light, this article is extremely helpful.