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Coffee Break – 03.18.2019

Your Monday Dose Of Inspiration

On this day in history: In 1541, Hernando de Soto observed the first recorded flood of the Mississippi River. In 1813, David Melville patented the gas streetlight. In 1881, Barnum and Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth opened in Madison Square Gardens. And in 1911, Theodore Roosevelt opened the Roosevelt Dam in Arizona. It was the largest dam in the U.S. at the time.

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Today Is National Awkward Moments Day!
Celebrate your awkwardness!

Prismo Filter Upgrade For AeroPress Review And Tips – I love my Aeropress (On Amazon: Prismo,  AeroPress), and I also love the fact that it is so versatile. With the Prismo, I can create something very close to a true espresso shot. It’s worth adding to your coffee arsenal if you have an AeroPress.

5 Ways To Feel Confident In Your Clothing – There is a fine line between being vain and making sure you look as well-presented as you can. And a part of the line comes down to confidence. So how can you feel confident while looking sharp? Here are five ways.

How To Make The Perfect Breakfast Taco – What…? You didn’t know this was a thing? Well, now you do.

India’s Geography Problem – I found this to be incredibly interesting. India’s culture has always fascinated me, and I’d love to learn more about the various people groups who live within these borders.

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Memorize Scripture: Psalm 119:101-104

Hiding God’s Word In Our Hearts

The first half of this stanza contained a turning point for the psalmist. His writing held a note of joy and love for God’s Word like nothing else so far. He gives five reasons for this joy, four of them in this second half. Read it for yourself in Psalm 119:101-104:

Psalm 119:101-104

With the majority of the psalmist’s reasons for joy contained in the latter half of this stanza, it’s worth refreshing our memory of the first reason, listed in the first half, and mentioned in three different ways.

As discussed in the last post, the first reason the writer loves the Word of God so much is that it is the source of all true wisdom. This reason is significant that he devotes half of this stanza to exploring it, comparing spiritual wisdom with worldly knowledge.

In this second half, he lists four more reasons for the joy he receives from God’s Law.

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Your Money, Your Marriage by Cherie & Brian Lowe

A Book Review for The Randleman Review

Your Money Your MarriageOne of the areas I love to read about is the area of marriage and family. I have quite an extensive library on these subjects, and am always looking for more great resources in both areas. So when I saw a book that dealt with finances, and how it impacts a marriage, I was instantly interested.

However, I was in for a disappointment. Your Money, Your Marriage had all the potential of being a great asset and help, but it fell far short of that mark. The book was full of what I’m sure were supposed to witty remarks, but felt more like inside jokes and sly innuendo. It got to the point where I dreaded picking it back up, fearing what I might find as I read on.

However, I hate to leave a book unfinished, in the hopes that it might turn around and offer something beneficial, so I plodded on, continuing to read along. I’m sure that some people will love the style in which this is written, probably even gaining a lot from it. I found nothing that I felt was inaccurate or wrong, I just could not relate to the manner in which it was put forth.

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this book. There are better books and programs out there, on the subjects of both money and marriage. I’d begin with those, and go from there. In fact, I’d venture that there are even some books that wed the two topics together well.

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Why LeaderBooks May Be The Best Book Club I Have Found

Building Leadership Skills Through LeaderBooks

I read a lot. I enjoy it, and it helps spark my personal growth in several different areas. I also review a lot of the books I read. But now, I want to review not just a book, but a book club.

LeaderBooks

I have been a follower of Michael Hyatt’s blog and his work as an innovative leader in the blogging community. When he branched out into the realm of helping others develop a platform from which to operate, I was intrigued, but wasn’t able to really participate. It was pretty expensive. One area which I did invest in was his presentation theme for blogs and websites. This website is built upon his platform, in fact.

Several months ago, he released a new program called LeaderBox, in which he curated and sent out two books on leadership each month, creating an online community where discussion could happen as people sought to grow through those books. Again, it was pretty pricey, and I declined to participate in it.

However, quite recently, he has revised that program into a new entity called LeaderBooks, and I decided this was a level at which I could jump in and participate. And I am glad that I did. (This is not an affiliated post in any way; I am simply passing on to you a tool I have found to be immediately helpful.)

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Coffee Break – 03.04.2019

Your Monday Dose Of Inspiration

On this day in history: In 1789, the first Congress of the United States met in New York and declared that the U.S. Constitution was in effect. In 1877, Emile Berliner invented the microphone. And in 1950, Walt Disney’s Cinderella was released across the U.S.

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Today Is National Grammar Day!
Use proper grammar. Or be a grammar Nazi. You decide.

Coffee Time – One of my favorite comics is Wrong Hands. This one, called Coffee Time, is amusing.

Man’s Ultimate Guide To Belts – A good belt can make a man’s outfit or break it, and it’s an accessory that a lot of men miss, not understanding just how important it is. This article recommends Anson Belts, and I wholeheartedly agree with that recommendation. Also, here is an infographic of the info presented.

The Oldest Treasures From 12 Great Libraries – I love books, so this article was fascinating. I would love to be able to see some of these works someday, along with a few dozen others on my bucket list.

17 Missing Verses in The NIV? – Have you ever noticed that there seem to be a few verses missing in your Bible? Here is a video that explains why this is the case.