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| J. Michael Straczynski
People spend too much time finding other people to blame, too much energy finding excuses for not being what they are capable of being, and not enough energy putting themselves on the line, growing out of the past, and getting on with their lives.
| Philosophy |
| What happens to a frog's car...
What happens to a frog's car when it breaks down?
It gets toad away.
| Humor |
| Ephesians 5:1-7
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper ...
| Bible |
| June 27th, 1931
On this day in 1931: 3rd Ryder Cup: US wins, 9-3 at Scioto Country Club (Columbus, Ohio, US)
| Sports Facts |
| Lewis Carroll
If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there.
| Philosophy |
| Three people get arrested and are taken...
Three people get arrested and are taken into holding for questioning. The officer talks to the first girl, asking, "What's your name?" She says, "Yo." The officer asks, "What are you in for?" She responds with, "Blowing bubbles." The officer takes her picture ...
| Humor |
| Ephesians 4:31-32
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
| Bible |
| June 26th, 2014
On this day in 2014: Luis Suárez is expelled from the 2014 FIFA World Cup following his biting incident
| Sports Facts |
| Khalil Gibran
Wisdom ceases to be wisdom when it becomes too proud to weep, too grave to laugh, and too selfish to seek other than itself.
| Philosophy |
| What did the spider...
Q: What did the spider do on the computer?
A: Made a website!
| Humor |
| Ephesians 4:25
Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.
| Bible |
| June 25th, 1988
On this day in 1988: Cal Ripken Jr plays in his 1,000th consecutive game
| Sports Facts |
| John Lubbock
A day of worry is more exhausting than a week of work.
| Philosophy |
| A guy walks into a pub and...
A guy walks into a pub and sees a sign hanging over the bar which reads, "Cheese Sandwich: $1.50; Chicken Sandwich: $2.50; Hand Job: $10.00." Checking his wallet for the necessary payment, he walks up to the bar and beckons to one of the three exceptionally ...
| Humor |
| Romans 12:1
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
| Bible |
| June 24th, 1974
On this day in 1974: Steve Busby retires 1st 9 White Sox to set AL record with 33 consecutive batters retired
| Sports Facts |
| Thomas A. Edison
The three great essentials to achieve anything worth while are: Hard work, Stick-to-itiveness, and Common sense.
| Philosophy |
| What's a race car's favorite...
Q: What's a race car's favorite thing to eat for lunch?
A: Fast food!
| Humor |
| John 13:34-35
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
| Bible |
| June 23rd, 1973
On this day in 1973: Phillies Ken Brett 4th consecutive game HR in which he pitched
| Sports Facts |
| Confucius
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
| Philosophy |
| What was Ludwig...
Q: What was Ludwig van Beethoven's favorite fruit?
A: Ba-na-na-na!
| Humor |
| Luke 18:9-14
He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ...
| Bible |
| June 22nd, 1980
On this day in 1980: UEFA European Championship: West Germany defeat Belgium 2-1 in Rome
| Sports Facts |
| Charles Spurgeon
A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.
| Philosophy |