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| Racism
I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final ...
| Philosophy |
| Ghandi's Conditions
Mahatma Ghandi walked barefoot most of the time and developed an extraordinary set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him frail. He also suffered from bad breath, all of which made him a super-calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis. ...
| Humor |
| September 11th, 1974
On this day in 1974, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the NY Mets in 25 innings. The Mets go to the plate 103 times and St. Louis 99 and leave a Major League record 45 runners left on base.
| Sports Facts |
| My Refuge
Psalm 91:1-16
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly ...
| Bible |
| The Way
I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
-- Jesus Christ
| Philosophy |
| Knock Knock 9/11
Soldier: Knock Knock!
Civilian: Who's there?
Soldier: 9/11!
Civilian: 9/11 who?
Soldier: You said you wouldn't forget...
| Humor |
| Theft in Munich
On September 10th, 1972, the United States loses the gold medal game to Russia 51-50 in Olympic basketball in a highly disputed game marred by several suspicious officiating calls.
| Sports Facts |
| The Lord's Sign
Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
| Bible |
| Vulnerability
Vulnerability is the essence of romance. It's the art of being uncalculated, the willingness to look foolish, the courage to say, 'This is me, and I'm interested in you enough to show you my flaws with the hope that you may embrace me for all that I am but, ...
| Philosophy |
| Peanuts
Two peanuts were walking through a bit of a rough neighborhood. One of them was a salted.
| Humor |
| September 9th, 1972
On this day in 1972, Gaylord Perry of the Indians wins his 20th game of the year, the first pitcher in 48 years to win 20 games in each league.
| Sports Facts |
| Consecration
Jeremiah 1:5
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
| Bible |
| A Real Lover
The real lover is the man who can thrill you just by touching your head or smiling into your eyes - or just by staring into space.
-- Marilyn Monroe
| Philosophy |
| Chess Players
A group of chess players were standing in the hotel lobby during a tournament discussing their recent victories. After about an hour, the hotel manager came out of his office and asked them to leave.
"Why?" The players asked as they walked away.
"Because," ...
| Humor |
| September 8th, 1998
On this day in 1998, the Oakland A's Mark McGwire hits his 62nd home run, passing Roger Maris’ record.
| Sports Facts |
| Fierce Jealousy
Song of Solomon 8:6 ESV / 85 helpful votes
Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave.
| Bible |
| Moving Forward
Don't dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Spend your energies on moving forward toward finding the answer.
-- Denis Waitley
| Philosophy |
| Eskimo Humor
Two Eskimos were fishing in their kayak and got chilly, so they started a fire in the little boat. Not surprisingly, the hull caught on fire and the craft sank. Ergo, you can't have your kayak and heat it too.
| Humor |
| September 7th, 1998
On this day in 1998, the Houston Astro’s Randy Johnson strikes out 14 batters, the 17th time he has struck out 10 or more and 100th time in his career.
| Sports Facts |
| Defining Character
Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have - ...
| Philosophy |
| Love Never Ends
1 Corinthians 13:8
Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away.
| Bible |
| 2 More Bad Ones
Deja Moo: The feeling that you've heard that bull before.
-- and --
I went to a combination seafood restaurant/disco last night... and pulled a mussel.
| Humor |
| Catching the Iron Horse
On September 5th, 1995, the Baltimore Orioles' Cal Ripken plays in his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking the record previously held by Lou Gehrig.
| Sports Facts |
| The Truth
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is.
-- Winston Churchill
| Philosophy |
| The Gospel
1 Corinthians 15:1-5
Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered ...
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