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| Love Never Fails
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with ...
| Bible |
| September 2nd, 2006
On this day in 2006, at Tropicana Field, the Devil Rays' second triple play in franchise history is the first ever in the annals of the game in which the ball never touched the bat. The 2-6-2 triple killing occurs when Raul Ibanez strikes out on a 3-2 pitch, ...
| Sports Facts |
| Law's Aim
The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. For in all the states of created beings capable of law, where there is no law, there is no freedom.
-- John Locke
| Philosophy |
| The Lord is my Shepherd
Psalm 23:1-3
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul.
| Bible |
| September 1st, 1967
On this day in 1967, in the midst of his franchise record-setting of pitching 40 consecutive inning without allowing a run, Gaylord Perry extends his scoreless streak when he hurls 16 innings of shutout ball in the Giants' 1-0 victory over the Reds. Frank ...
| Sports Facts |
| Sex and Air
Q: Why is air a lot like sex?
A: Because it's no big deal unless you're not getting any.
| Humor |
| Education
Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company and reflection must finish him.
-- John Locke
| Philosophy |
| Plans for You
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
| Bible |
| August 31st, 1937
On this day in 1937, Rudy York belts his 17th and 18th homers of the month, establishing a major league record that will not be broken until 1998, when Sammy Sosa hits 19. The rookie catcher's round-trippers help the Tigers maul the Senators at Navin Field, ...
| Sports Facts |
| Dinosaur Bathroom
Q: Why can't you hear a pterodactyl using the bathroom?
A: Because the P is silent
| Humor |
| Madness
Too much sanity may be madness and the maddest of all, to see life as it is and not as it should be.
--Miguel de Cervantes
| Philosophy |
| August 30th, 1928
On this day in 1928, in his final major league at bat, 40 year-old A's outfielder Tris Speaker is struck out by Red Sox hurler Red Ruffing. The 'Grey Eagle' ends his 22-year Hall of Fame career with a .345 batting average, sixth best in major league history. ...
| Sports Facts |
| Knock Knock Adore
Girl: Knock, knock.
Boy: Who’s there?
Girl, sweetly: Adore.
Boy: Adore who?
Girl: A door is between us. Open up!
| Humor |
| Caring for Family
1 Timothy 5:8
But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
| Bible |
| Solitude
The more powerful and original a mind, the more it will incline towards the religion of solitude.
-- Aldous Huxley
| Philosophy |
| August 29th, 2010
On this day in 2010, after initially ruling Brian McCann's drive a double, the umpires take just 86 seconds to overturn the call, making it the first time in baseball history a game ends with a walk-off home run thanks to a video review of a play. The backstop's ...
| Sports Facts |
| No Hands
So I just deleted the phone numbers of all the Germans I know from my mobile phone.
Now it's Hans-free.
| Humor |
| Your Salvation
Psalm 35
Of David. Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me! Take hold of shield and buckler and rise for my help! Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers! Say to my soul, “I am your salvation!”
| Bible |
| Proclaiming Peace
While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart.
-- Francis of Assisi
| Philosophy |
| August 28th, 1971
On this day in 1971, pitcher Rick Wise hits two home runs, including a grand slam, en route to a complete-game victory in the Phillies' 7-3 defeat of the Giants. Five weeks earlier, the 25 year-old right-hander also hit two round-trippers and threw a no-hitter ...
| Sports Facts |
| Knock Knock Annie
Boy: Knock, knock.
Girl: Who’s there?
Boy: Annie.
Girl: Annie, who?
Boy: Annie one you like!
| Humor |
| Be Humble
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
| Bible |
| Well-Prepared
A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune.
-- Horace
| Philosophy |
| August 27th, 1951
On this day in 1951, catcher Del Wilber hits three solo round-trippers in the Phillies' victory over Cincinnati, making it the first time that a player has accounted for all the runs in a 3-0 game with home runs. The 32 year-old will hit a total of only 19 ...
| Sports Facts |
| They Call Me Bruce!
Q: What is Bruce Lee’s favorite drink?
A: **Wataaaaah!**
| Humor |