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| Being Enough
A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.
-- John C. Maxwell
| Philosophy |
| Give Thanks
Ephesians 1:16
I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers
| Bible |
| Guinness
An Irishman, an Englishman and a Scotsman go into a pub and each order a pint of Guinness. Just as the bartender hands them over, three flies buzz down, and one lands in each of the pints.
The Englishman looks disgusted, pushes his pint away and demands ...
| Humor |
| November 21st, 2004
On this day in 2004, the Toronto Argonauts defeats BC Lions, 27-19, to win the 92nd CFL Grey Cup
| Sports Facts |
| Discipline
Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.
-- Jim Rohn
| Philosophy |
| What You Do
Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
| Bible |
| Knock Knock Henrietta
Girl: Knock, knock.
Boy: Who’s there?
Girl: Henrietta.
Boy: Henrietta who?
Girl: Henrietta worm that was in his apple.
| Humor |
| November 20th, 1983
On this day in 1983, Bobby Allison wins the 33rd NASCAR Sprint Cup
| Sports Facts |
| The Future
We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future.
-- George Bernard Shaw
| Philosophy |
| This is the Day
Psalm 118:24
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
| Bible |
| Celebration
A man and his wife are at a restaurant, and the husband keeps staring at an drunken lady swigging her gin at a nearby table.
His wife asks, "Do you know her?"
"Yes," sighs the husband. "She's my ex-wife. She took to drinking right after we divorced seven ...
| Humor |
| The Miracle at the Meadowlands
On November 19th. 1978 the Eagles Herman Edwards returns a fumble for a touchdown with 31 seconds left to give Philadelphia a 19-17 victory over the rival New York Giants
| Sports Facts |
| How to Act
Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
-- John Wooden
| Philosophy |
| Unshakable Kingdom
Hebrews 12:28
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe
| Bible |
| Beethoven's Fury
Q: Why did Beethoven kill his chicken?
A: It kept saying, "Bach, Bach, Bach."
| Humor |
| Chicken Tongues
Q: Why did the chicken say, "Meow, oink, bow-wow, moo?"
A: He was studying foreign languages.
| Philosophy |
| The Hawk
On November 18th, 1987, the Cubs' Andre "The Hawk" Dawson is the 1st player from a last-place club to win an MVP in Major League Baseball
| Sports Facts |
| A Journey
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
-- Lao Tzu
| Philosophy |
| Triumphal Procession
2 Corinthians 2:14
Thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him
| Bible |
| Eat Your Carrots
Q: How do you know that carrots are good for your eyesight?
A: Have you ever seen a rabbit with glasses?
| Humor |
| 8 Straight
On November 17th, 2013, Sebastian Vettel wins a record breaking eighth consecutive Formula One race in the 2013 United States Grand Prix
| Sports Facts |
| Leave a Trail
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
| Philosophy |
| Praise the Lord
Job 1:21
The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised
| Bible |
| No Big Deal
Q: Why is air a lot like sex?
A: Because it's no big deal unless you're not getting any.
| Humor |
| Smack Down
On November 16th, 1984 the Houston Rockets block 20 Denver shots, tying NBA regulation game record
| Sports Facts |