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| Paul's Desire
Philippians 1:20-24
20 For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die.
21 For to me, living ...
| Bible |
| June 13 1921
On this day, New York Yankees' pitcher Babe Ruth hit 2 home runs sealing the win against the Detroit Tigers.
| Sports Facts |
| Love
All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.
-Dalai Lama
| Philosophy |
| The Newlyweds
A new bride who was a bit embarrassed to be known as a honeymooner. So when she and her husband pulled up to the hotel, she asked him if there was any way that they could make it appear that they had been married a long time.
He responded, “Sure. You carry ...
| Humor |
| Daniel's Prosperity
Daniel 6:25-28
25 Then king Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.
26 I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he ...
| Bible |
| June 12 1880
On this day, John Lee Richmond pitched the first ever major league perfect game.
| Sports Facts |
| Prayer
Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one's weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart.
-Mahatma Gandhi
| Philosophy |
| Milking Stool
Q: Why do milking stools have only 3 legs?
A:Because the cow has the udder!
| Humor |
| Out of The Den
Daniel 6:21-23
21 Daniel answered, “May the king live forever!
22 My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.”
23 ...
| Bible |
| June 10 1988
A bicycle tour in London sets a new world record for most participants at 31,678 cyclists.
| Sports Facts |
| True Happiness
The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.
-William Morris
| Philosophy |
| Children
You spend the first 2 years of their life teaching them to walk and talk. Then you spend the next 16 years telling them to sit down and shut-up.
| Humor |
| The Worried King
Daniel 6:17-20
17 A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that Daniel’s situation might not be changed.
18 Then the king returned to his palace and ...
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| June 9 1934
On this day, Olin Dutra shot a 293 at Merion Cricket Club in Pennsylvania, USA; scoring for the 38th US open.
| Sports Facts |
| Humanity
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.
-Albert Einstein
| Philosophy |
| Bad Memory
They say when you get old the first thing that goes is your memory, but nobody can remember the second thing.
| Humor |
| Into the Den
Daniel 6:14-16
14 When the king heard this, he was greatly distressed; he was determined to rescue Daniel and made every effort until sundown to save him.
15 Then the men went as a group to King Darius and said to him, “Remember, Your Majesty, that according ...
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| June 8 1989
1989 - The Pittsburgh Pirates scored 10 runs in their first inning, this prompted Pirate broadcaster Jim Rooker to say he would walk from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia if the Pirates lost. Philadelphia Phillies went on to beat the Pirates 15-11. Jim Rooker walked ...
| Sports Facts |
| Dreams
A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.
-Colin Powell
| Philosophy |
| Short Exercise
A man lives and works in the same building. Every day he takes the elevator from the 10th floor down to the 1st floor where he works. At the end of the day he rides from the 1st floor up to the 7th floor and takes the stairs the rest of the way. Why?
He ...
| Humor |
| Daniel the Exile
Daniel 6:12-13
12 Then they came near and said before the king, concerning the injunction, “O king! Did you not sign an injunction, that anyone who makes petition to any god or man within thirty days except to you, O king, shall be cast into the den of ...
| Bible |
| In and Out
June 7th 1989 - First Baseball game to start outdoors then end indoors, Toronto Blue Jays stadium closes roof during game at 8:48 pm.
| Sports Facts |
| Education
Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.
-Malcolm Forbes
| Philosophy |
| The student
Student: "Should I get in trouble for something I didn't do?"
Teacher: "No."
Student: "Good, because I didn't do my homework."
| Humor |
| The New Law
Daniel 6:8-10
8 Now, O king, establish the injunction and sign the document, so that it cannot be changed, according to the law of the Medes and the Persians, which cannot be revoked.”
9 Therefore King Darius signed the document and injunction.
10 ...
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