On this day in history: In 1832, the first streetcar went into operation in New York City. The vehicle was horse-drawn and had room for 30 people. In 1851, Herman Melville’s novel Moby Dick was first published in the US. And in 1969, Apollo 12, the second manned mission to the moon, blasted off from Cape Kennedy, FL, with President Richard Nixon in attendance.

Coffee Bean Storage For Dummies – The biggest mistake most coffee drinkers make is storing their beans wrong. A fresh cup of coffee in my Chemex or Hario V60 needs the freshest beans in order to taste great. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Old Fashioned Insults – There are a few on this list that I may have to begin using. If I didn’t, I’d be all hat and no cattle.

Men And Women Have Grown Taller Over The Last Century – Have you ever looked at an exceptionally tall person, and wondered how they go to be so tall? It seems as if such height is seen more and more. One study shows that it is becoming more frequent, and gives some international and inter-ethnic statistics to show where it’s happening the most.

Why Do Old Books Smell So Good? – You know the smell. But do you know why it occurs, and why you like it so much?

Yesterday In Church History
November 13, 1907, makes the day that the author of what has been called “the greatest ode in the English language” died. Francis Thompson penned the words to The Hound Of Heaven, a poem that has stirred the souls of thousands of people over the years. Read more about him here.

Jesus’ Delay and Jairus’ Daughter – I found this perspective on Mark’s account of Jesus raising the daughter of Jairus very interesting. All three of his reasons are simple, and yet are worth the reminder of why Jesus did some of the things he did they way he did.

You Are Smart Enough To Study The Bible – One of the biggest excuses we use for not studying the Bible is that we aren’t smart enough to understand it. That is absolutely wrong on so many levels. This article explains why it isn’t true, and gives some insight on how to begin to study your Bible. And, along the same lines, you also have enough time to study the Bible.

10 Unforgettable Lessons On Fatherhood – Ray Ortlund shares ten characteristics of his dad that all dads would do well to imitate.