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| Romans 12:1-2
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. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by ...
| Bible |
| What's the difference between...
Q: What's the difference between Tom Cruise and a tuxedo?
A: One comes out of the closet on special occasions and the other is a tuxedo.
| Humor |
| D. H. Lawrence
Tragedy is like strong acid - it dissolves away all but the very gold of truth.
| Philosophy |
| August 28th, 1888
On this day in 1888: 8th U.S. Men's National Championship: Henry Slocum beats Howard Taylor (6-4, 6-1, 6-0)
| Sports Facts |
| Exodus 15:26
Saying, "If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, ...
| Bible |
| You're so ugly, you...
You're so ugly, you make blind kids cry.
| Humor |
| James D. Watson
Science moves with the spirit of an adventure characterized both by youthful arrogance and by the belief that the truth, once found, would be simple as well as pretty.
| Philosophy |
| August 27th, 1982
On this day in 1982: Rickey Henderson steals 119th base of season breaks Lou Brock's mark
| Sports Facts |
| 1 Corinthians 3:16
Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?
| Bible |
| Last time I had a kiss like...
Last time I had a kiss like that, I was trying to bring my goldfish back to life.
| Humor |
| James Madison
Perhaps it is a universal truth that the loss of liberty at home is to be charged to provisions against danger, real or pretended, from abroad.
| Philosophy |
| August 26th, 1947
On this day in 1947: 1st black baseball pitcher Don Bankhead (Hit a HR on 1st at bat)
| Sports Facts |
| Psalm 139:14
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
| Bible |
| Why is it that the people with...
Why is it that the people with the smallest minds always have the biggest mouths?
| Humor |
| Simone de Beauvoir
I tore myself away from the safe comfort of certainties through my love for truth - and truth rewarded me.
| Philosophy |
| August 25th, 1968
On this day in 1968: NY Yankee outfield Rocky Colavito pitches 2 2/3 innings & beats Tigers 6-5; he played right field in 2nd game & homered
| Sports Facts |
| Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
| Bible |
| I heard you went to have your...
I heard you went to have your head examined but the doctors found nothing there.
| Humor |
| Lillian Hellman
Cynicism is an unpleasant way of saying the truth.
| Philosophy |
| August 23rd, 1969
On this day in 1969: Audrey McElmory (US) wins World Cycling Championships, Brno
| Sports Facts |
| Proverbs 20:1
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.
| Bible |
| A typical macho man married a typical...
A typical macho man married a typical good looking lady, and after the wedding, he laid down the following rules. "I'll be home when I want, if I want, what time I want, and I don't expect any hassle from you. I expect a great dinner to be on the table, unless ...
| Humor |
| Elizabeth Bowen
Nobody speaks the truth when there is something they must have.
| Philosophy |
| August 24th, 1908
On this day in 1908: Tommy Burns KOs Bill Squires in 13 for heavyweight boxing titleBoxer and World Heavyweight ChampionTommy Burns NY Giants scores shown on electric diamonds known as "Compton's Baseball Bulletin" at Madison Square Garden
| Sports Facts |
| Proverbs 4:20-22
My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.
| Bible |