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| July 27th
On this day in 1978, Light-hitting Indians' second baseman Duane Kuiper becomes one of only three modern major leaguers to hit two bases-loaded triples in one game. The pair of three-baggers helps the Tribe beat the Yankees, 17-5.
| Sports Facts |
| Knowledge or Wisdom
Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom.
-Charles Spurgeon
| Philosophy |
| Land of Milk and Honey
What kind of bees make milk instead of honey?
Boobies
| Humor |
| Leaving with Nothing
Job 1:21
And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”
| Bible |
| July 26th 1962
On this day in 1962, Red Sox pitcher Gene Conley and infielder Pumpsie Green mysteriously disappear after leaving the team bus in traffic to use the bathroom. Later in the day, Conley is refused a ticket at the airport to fly to Israel because he doesn't have ...
| Sports Facts |
| Independence
If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.
-Henry Ford
| Philosophy |
| Tissue Disco
How do you make a tissue dance?
You put a little boogie in it.
| Humor |
| Belonging to No One
1 Corinthians 9:19
Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.
| Bible |
| July 25th 1956
On this day in 1956, Roberto Clemente hits a ninth-inning inside-the-park grand slam off Jim Brosnan, giving the Pirates a dramatic 9-8 walk-off victory over the Reds at Forbes Field. The first career round-tripper for the Pittsburgh right fielder, who will ...
| Sports Facts |
| Choose Wisely
And the greatest lesson that mom ever taught me though was this one. She told me there would be times in your life when you have to choose between being loved and being respected. Now she said to always pick being respected.
-Chris Christie
| Philosophy |
| Way to Go Blondie
“I got a compliment on my driving today,” said a blonde to her friend, there was a note left on my windshield it said “Parking Fine”
| Humor |
| Ministry
Acts 6:4
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
| Bible |
| July 24th 1978
On this day in 1978, Billy Martin resigns as Yankee manager and is replaced by Bob Lemon. The Bronx Bombers will win a World Championship with their new skipper this season.
| Sports Facts |
| ABC Order
The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.
-Vince Lombardi
| Philosophy |
| Late Excuse
“When I got up this morning, I took two Ex-Lax tablets in addition to my Prozac. I can't get off the commode, but I feel really good about it.”
| Humor |
| Gifts
Romans 12:6-7
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach
| Bible |
| July 23rd 1925
On this day in 1925, Lou Gehrig's four-run home run is the difference in the Yankees' 11-7 victory over the Senators. The New York first baseman's bases-full homer is the first of a record 23 grand slams he will hit during his 17-year career in the Bronx. ...
| Sports Facts |
| Road to Success
The road to success is lined with many tempting parking spaces.
| Philosophy |
| Little Johnny Drives
On the day Johnny received his learner’s permit, his father agreed to take him out for a driving lesson. With a big grin, he hopped in behind the driver’s seat. “Why aren’t you sitting up front on the passenger’s side?” Johnny asked.
"Son, I’ve been waiting ...
| Humor |
| Children's Future
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.
| Bible |
| July 22nd 1926
On this day in 1926, With the help of four triples, the Reds score 11 runs in the second inning en route to a 13-1 victory over the Braves. Curt Walker ties a National League record for most triples in an inning by hitting two in the frame.
| Sports Facts |
| July 21st 2004
On this day in 2004, Thanks to an unusual play in the outfield, David Newhan hits a rare inside-the-park homer at Fenway. Inexplicably, Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez, from left field, cuts off the relay throw from center fielder Johnny Damon, allowing two ...
| Sports Facts |
| Secrets of Success
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure.
-Colin Powell
| Philosophy |
| God Works for Good
Romans 8:28
We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
| Bible |
| Cattle Thief
What happened to the lost cattle?
Nobody's herd.
| Humor |