On this day in history: In 322 BC, Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, died. In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell received a patent (U.S. Patent No. 174,465) for his telephone. And in 1933, the board game Monopoly was invented. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee Break”] The Story Of The Bialetti Moka Express – The Italians have long been known…
Memorize Scripture: Philippians 4:14-16
Paul returns to the main theme of this section of his letter to the Philippians, their financial gifts in support of Paul’s ministry. Take a look at this passage for yourself in Philippians 4:14-16: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Philippians 4:14-16″] In the previous verses, Paul has just explained how he has learned the secret to being content,…
Top Posts For February 2016
I don’t know how the winter has been where you live, but it has been very odd here. We have had a couple of weekends with bad weather, but for the most part, our winter has felt more like spring. And now, spring is just around the corner. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Top Posts for February 2016″]…
Coffee Break – 02.29.2016
On this day in history: In 1288, Scotland established this day as one when a woman could propose marriage to a man. In the event that he refused the proposal he was required to pay a fine. In 1860, the first electric tabulating machine was invented by Herman Hollerith. And in 2004, The Lord of…
Memorize Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13
In this passage, Paul explains how he has experienced the full range of having nothing to having plenty. He identifies a secret, and shares it with his readers. You can see this passage for yourself in Philippians 4:12-13: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Philippians 4:12-13″] Paul gives more details about the circumstances he shared in the previous couple…
Coffee Break – 02.22.2016
On this day in history: In 1819, the U.S. acquires Spanish Florida, which had been held by Spain since 1565. In 1879, in Utica, NY, Frank W. Woolworth opened his first 5 and 10-cent store. And in 1885, the Washington Monument was officially dedicated in Washington, DC. It opened to the public in 1889. [featured-image…