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| Mental Attitude
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
| Bible |
| July 1st, 1968
On this day in 1968, Bob Gibson’s scoreless inning streak ends abruptly at 47 with a questionable call when the official scorer rules a wild pitch, and not a passed ball, allowed Len Gabrielson to score in the first inning of the Cardinals 5-1 victory over ...
| Sports Facts |
| How to Change the World
Remember that in every single case in history the process of adaptation has been one of exceeding slowness. Do not look for the impossible, but do not let your path deviate from the quiet and steadfast insistence on full opportunities for your powers.
-- ...
| Philosophy |
| Blonde Grandma
Q: What is a blonde grandma's favorite music group from back in her day?
A: Air Supply.
| Humor |
| The Creation
Genesis 2:7
Then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.
| Bible |
| June 30th, 2007
On this day in 2007, Jacoby Ellsbury, making his debut starting in centerfield at Fenway Park, becomes the first person from the Navajo tribe to play in the major leagues. The 23-year old member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, who will play a significant ...
| Sports Facts |
| Israel
We will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of the most important friends is the State of Israel. My administration will be steadfast in support Israel against terrorism and violence, and in seeking the peace for which all Israelis pray.
-- George ...
| Philosophy |
| Great Flood
Did you hear about the movie Greenpeace is making about the great flood they think is coming because of global warming? It's supposed to star Robert Redford and be called, 'A River Runs Over It.'
| Humor |
| Before the Womb
Jeremiah 1:5
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
| Bible |
| June 29th, 1990
On this day in 1990, or the first time since 1917 (Hippo Vaughan and Fred Toney), two no-hitters are thrown on the same day when the A's Dave Stewart shuts out the Jays 5-0 and the Dodgers’ Fernando Valenzuela blanks the Cardinals, 6-0.
| Sports Facts |
| Women of the World
A woman of the world is anxious to exhibit her form and shape, whether walking, standing, sitting, or sleeping. Even when represented as a picture, she desires to captivate with the charms of her beauty and, thus, to rob men of their steadfast heart.
-- ...
| Philosophy |
| Muscleheads
Jean Claude Van Dam, Steven Segal, and Arnold Schwarzenagger all decide to go out trick-or-treating as musical composers for Halloween. They go into a costume store and look for masks.
Jean Claude sees a costume that he likes and says, "I think I'll go ...
| Humor |
| Judging
Matthew 7:1-2
“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you."
| Bible |
| June 28th, 1979
On this day in 1979, the Giants trade Bill Madlock, along with Lenny Randle and Dave Roberts to the Pirates for hurlers Ed Whitson, Fred Breining, and Al Holland. The ‘Mad Dog’ will play a pivotal role for Pittsburgh this season, batting .328 in 88 games for ...
| Sports Facts |
| Personal Responsibility
You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.
-- Jim Rohn
| Philosophy |
| Monkeying Around
Q: What do you get when you cross a gorilla and a computer?
A: Hairy Reasoner.
| Humor |
| Without Love
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, ...
| Bible |
| June 27th, 2003
On this day in 2003, in the 50-minute bottom of the first inning at Fenway Park against the Marlins, the Red Sox establish a major league record by scoring 10 runs before making an out. Lead-off hitter Johnny Damon, with a single, double and triple, ties a ...
| Sports Facts |
| The Mirror
For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: 'If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?' And whenever the answer has been 'No' for too many days in a row, I know I need to change ...
| Philosophy |
| Drunk
Winston Churchill once said, "I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly."
| Humor |
| Steadfast Love
Psalm 103:2-4
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
| Bible |
| June 26th, 1970
On this day in 1970, Frank Robinson hits two grand slams in the same game, helping Baltimore to beat the Senators, 12-2. The Oriole outfielder, who accomplishes the feat in consecutive at bats, is the seventh major leaguer to hit two bases-full homers in one ...
| Sports Facts |
| Changing Ourselves
When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves.
-- Viktor E. Frankl
| Philosophy |
| Confession is Good
A man goes to the confessional. "Forgive me father, for I have sinned."
"What is your sin, my child?" The priest asks back.
"Well," the man starts, "I used some horrible language this week and feel absolutely terrible."
"When did you do use this awful ...
| Humor |
| Unforgotten
Isaiah 49:15
“Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you."
| Bible |