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| God and Angels
Hebrews 1:5
To which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”?
Or again, “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son”?
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| Peace and Destructions
The real differences around the world today are not between Jews and Arabs; Protestants and Catholics; Muslims, Croats, and Serbs. The real differences are between those who embrace peace and those who would destroy it. Between those who look to the future ...
| Philosophy |
| February 12, 1994
It was on this day in 1994 that the Winter and Summer Olympic Games were not played in the same year. In the 17th Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway, the Norwegians took home the most medals with a total of 26 (10 gold, 11 silver, 5 bronze) while ...
| Sports Facts |
| Radiance of God
Hebrews 1:3-4
He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much ...
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| Olympics Joke 3
"So far China has won the most gold medals, ladies and gentlemen. The Chinese athletes can't wait to get home and show the medals off to the kids who made them." -- Conan O'Brien
| Humor |
| Qualifications
I don't trust society to protect us, I have no intention of placing my fate in the hands of men whose only qualification is that they managed to con a block of people to vote for them.
-- Mario Puzo, The Godfather
| Philosophy |
| The Supremacy of God's Son
Hebrews 1:1-2
1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.
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| Olympics Joke 2
"Naturally the U.S. trails in gold medals because every time we win one, we hand it over to the Chinese to pay off our debt." –Stephen Colbert
| Humor |
| Winter Olympics
Daniel Tosh: I assume the only reason we have them is so that white people feel relevant in sports. Because other than that the only thing the winter Olympics show me is which country has more rich white kids. What's it cost to go skiing -- $900 a day? I can't ...
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| Olympics Joke 1
"I think the scores for Olympic gymnastics are affected by what countries the judge and the gymnast are from. That's wrong. That type of political pandering isn't meant for gymnastic Olympic events. It's meant for the Supreme Court." —Craig Ferguson
| Humor |
| My Doing
I did it to myself. It wasn't society... it wasn't a pusher, it wasn't being blind or being black or being poor. It was all my doing.
-- Ray Charles
| Philosophy |
| February 11, 1992
On this day in 1992, Michael Johnson of the United States set the indoor world record 400m with a time of 44.97 seconds.
| Sports Facts |
| Wise Hearts
Proverbs 16_23-24
23 The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
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| Happiness
Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.
-- Aristotle
| Philosophy |
| No Spitters
On this day in 1920, major league baseball outlawed all pitches involving tampering with ball.
| Sports Facts |
| Picking Winners
Q: How do jockeys pick the favorites in horse races?
A: They take a gallop poll!
| Humor |
| Who May Approach God?
Psalm 15:1-2 - a psalm of David
1 Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?
2 Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts.
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| Becoming Great
Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.
-- Mark Twain
| Philosophy |
| First College Roundball Game
On this day in 1895, the first college basketball game was played as Minnesota State School of Agriculture defeated the Porkers of Hamline College, 9-3.
| Sports Facts |
| The Church Choir
3 reasons to join the church choir:
3. For a few hours a week, you will significantly reduce your risk of contracting tendinitis from nonstop operation of a television remote control
2. Because you wear a choir robe every Sunday, you are liberated from ...
| Humor |
| Better
Proverbs 16:8
Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest.
| Bible |
| 2 Senators
The reason there are two senators for each state is so that one can be the designated driver.
-- Jay Leno
| Philosophy |
| Infield Mates
On this day in 1982 the L.A. Dodgers traded Davey Lopes to the Oakland A's, breaking up the longest-playing infield ever (Cey-Russell-Lopes-Garvey).
| Sports Facts |
| Love Letter
Dear John,
I know it was our joint decision for you to go off to the Army for the year, but it’s so hard not having you here. We are married, doesn’t it make sense that we should be together? I’m so miserable without you, it’s almost like you’re still here.
Love,
Anne ...
| Humor |
| Isaac is Blessed
Genesis 26:26-29
26 Meanwhile, Abimelek had come to him from Gerar, with Ahuzzath his personal adviser and Phicol the commander of his forces.
27 Isaac asked them, “Why have you come to me, since you were hostile to me and sent me away?”
28/29 They ...
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