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| July 11 1985
Nolan Ryan of the Houston Astros became the first major league pitcher to earn 4,000 strikeouts in a career.
| Sports Facts |
| Trust
All I have seen teaches me to trust the creator for all I have not seen.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
| Philosophy |
| Lion Tamer
A man told the ringmaster that he was interested in joining the circus as a lion tamer. The ringmaster asked if he had any experience
The man said, "Why, yes. My father was one of the most famous lion tamers in the world, and he taught me everything he ...
| Humor |
| The Sovereign Lord
Jeremiah 32:17
“O Sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for you!
| Bible |
| July 10 1943
Arthur Ashe, the first African-American inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, was born. He had won 33 career titles.
| Sports Facts |
| Honest and Money
Honesty is the best policy - when there is money in it.
-Mark Twain
| Philosophy |
| The Cowboy
A cowboy lay sprawled across three entire seats in the posh Amarillo theatre. When the usher came by and noticed this he whispered to the cowboy,
"Sorry, sir, but you're only allowed one seat."
The cowboy groaned but didn't budge. The usher became more ...
| Humor |
| The Sick Woman
Mark 5:34
34 And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over.”
| Bible |
| July 9th, 1953
On this day in 1953, the Philadelphia Phillies' Robin Roberts has his streak of 28 consecutive complete games ended against the Brooklyn Dodgers.
| Sports Facts |
| July 8 1889
1889 - John L. Sullivan defeated Jake Kilrain, in the last championship bare-knuckle fight. The fight lasted 75 rounds.
| Sports Facts |
| Being a Leader
A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
-Lao Tzu
| Philosophy |
| Jose
When young Jose, newly arrived in the United States, made his first trip to Yankee Stadium, there were no tickets left for sale. Touched by his disappointment, a friendly ticket salesman found him a perch near the American flag. Later, Jose wrote home enthusiastically ...
| Humor |
| The Holy Temple
Psalm 138:2
I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name.
| Bible |
| July 7 1985
1985 - Boris Becker became the youngest, the first unseeded and the first German player to win the Wimbledon men's finals.
| Sports Facts |
| War
Wars are poor chisels for carving out peaceful tomorrows.
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
| Philosophy |
| The Indian
Two cowboys come upon an Indian lying on his stomach with his ear to the ground. One of the cowboys stops and says to the other,
"You see that Indian?"
"Yeah," says the other cowboy.
"Look," says the first one, "he's listening to the ground. He can ...
| Humor |
| God's Way
Psalm 18:30
God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
| Bible |
| July 6 1957
Althea Gibson won the Wimbledon women’s singles tennis title. She was the first black athlete to win the event.
| Sports Facts |
| Bad Company
It is better to be alone than in bad company.
-George Washington
| Philosophy |
| Don't Flush
There once was a blind man who decided to visit Texas. When he arrived on the plane, he felt the seats and said,
"Wow, these seats are big!"
The person next to him answered, "Everything is big in Texas."
When he finally arrived in Texas, he decided ...
| Humor |
| The Transfiguration
Matthew 17:1-2
1 Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone.
2 As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as ...
| Bible |
| July 5 1997
1997 - Martina Hingis, at age 16, became the youngest Wimbledon winner in 110 years when she beat Jana Novotna in the women's final
| Sports Facts |
| Virus
Love is like a virus. It can happen to anybody at any time.
-Maya Angelou
| Philosophy |
| Drivers License
A son had just received his drivers license. The family troops out to the driveway, and climbs in the car, where he is going to take them for a ride for the first time. Dad immediately heads for the back seat, directly behind the newly minted driver.
"I'll ...
| Humor |
| Wonderful Day
Isaiah 12:4
In that wonderful day you will sing: “Thank the Lord! Praise his name! Tell the nations what he has done. Let them know how mighty he is!
| Bible |