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| Ice Cream
Q: What is Homer Simpson's favorite ice cream?
A: Cookie D'oh!
| Humor |
| God and Money
Matthew 6:24
“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money."
| Bible |
| July 7th, 1979
On this day in 1970, Rico Carty, the National League's leading hitter, becomes the first player voted to play in the All-Star Game as a write-in candidate. The Braves outfielder's name was left off the ballot that was drawn up by managers and general managers ...
| Sports Facts |
| Be Yourself
To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.
e. e. cummings
| Philosophy |
| Duh Bees
Q: Why do bees hum?
A: They don't know the words.
| Humor |
| Dealing with Others
Matthew 18:15-17
“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established ...
| Bible |
| July 6th, 1991
On this day in 1991, in a 9-7 loss to Oakland, Danny Tartabull hits three home runs, one off Gene Nelson and two off Bob Welch. The right-fielder becomes the first Kansas City player to accomplish the feat at Royals Stadium.
| Sports Facts |
| Never Surrender
We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.
-- Winston Churchill
| Philosophy |
| Knock Knock Atch
Girl: Knock, knock.
Boy: Who’s there?
Girl: Atch.
Boy: Atch who?
Girl: Bless you!
| Humor |
| To Inherit Life
Luke 10:25-37
A lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?”
And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your ...
| Bible |
| July 5th, 1947
On this day in 1947, striking out as a pinch hitter against White Sox hurler Earl Harrist, 22-year old Larry Doby of the Indians becomes the first black to appear in the American League. The former Newark Eagle standout will play in the major leagues for 13 ...
| Sports Facts |
| Long-Term
Being steadfast and immovable with our heels in tar on the Lord's side of the line is the only strategy that works long-term against Lucifer.
-- Sheri L. Dew
| Philosophy |
| Knock Knock Wooden Shoe
Boy: Knock, knock.
Girl: Who’s there?
Boy: Wooden shoe.
Girl: Wooden shoe who?
Boy: Wooden shoe like to hear another joke?
| Humor |
| Unstained
James 1:27
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
| Bible |
| July 4th, 1976
On this day in 1976, after hitting an apparent grand slam in the top of the second inning, Tim McCarver is credited with only a three-run single when he passes teammate Garry Maddox on the base paths in the Phillies' 10-5 victory over the Pirates at Three ...
| Sports Facts |
| Heroes and Villians
Both villains and heroes need to have a steadfast belief in themselves.
-- Jack Gleeson
| Philosophy |
| Bidding War
Bill Clinton is out jogging around in some of the seedier areas of Washington D.C. He notices a good looking prostitute. She sees him and calls out, “Fifty dollars!”
He's tempted, but the price is a little high so he calls back, “Five!”
She's disgusted ...
| Humor |
| Rich in Faith
James 2:5
Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?
| Bible |
| July 3rd, 1977
On this day in 1977, on his 24th birthday, Angel left-hander Frank Tanana tosses his 14th consecutive complete game with his 6-4 victory over Oakland at Anaheim Stadium. The win improves the southpaw's record to 12-5, but he will finish the season at only ...
| Sports Facts |
| Wealth
Wealth stays with us a little moment if at all: only our characters are steadfast, not our gold.
-- Euripides
| Philosophy |
| Aye, Captain
Q: How did Captain Hook end up with a bleeding ulcer?
A: He wiped his bum with the wrong hand.
| Humor |
| Merciful God
Psalm 86:15
But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.
| Bible |
| July 2nd, 1986
On this day in 1986, the Blue Jays score three runs in the eighth inning to beat the Red Sox and Roger Clemens, 4-2. The loss prevents the 'Rocket' from getting a record-tying 15th consecutive winning decision.
| Sports Facts |
| Leadership
The true test of a leader is whether his followers will adhere to his cause from their own volition, enduring the most arduous hardships without being forced to do so, and remaining steadfast in the moments of greatest peril.
-- Xenophon
| Philosophy |
| Harry Potter
Q: Why was Harry Potter kicked out of Hogwarts?
A: He was caught playing with his broomstick.
| Humor |