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| Meeting Trials
James 1:2-4
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
| Bible |
| May 25th, 2015
On this day in 1922, after being called out for trying to stretch a single into double, Babe Ruth throws dirt the umpire’s eye, then goes after a heckler in the stands, and finishes his tirade by standing on the dugout roof calling the crowd “yellow” cowards. ...
| Sports Facts |
| Enemies
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.
-- Winston Churchill
| Philosophy |
| Bathtime
Q: Why'd the robber take a bath?
A: He wanted to make a clean getaway.
| Humor |
| Faith Comes
Romans 10:17
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
| Bible |
| May 24th, 1957
On this day in 1957, on an off day at Fenway Park, Ted Williams, using his shotgun, shoots approximately 35 pigeons, sitting on a chair in front of the bullpen of the empty ballpark. The ‘Kid’s’ target practice predictably upsets the Massachusetts Society ...
| Sports Facts |
| Reality
Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.
-- Lao Tzu
| Philosophy |
| May 23rd, 2009
On this day in 2009, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Jason Giambi hits his 400th career home run. The A's designated hitter goes deep off Dan Harden leading off the fourth inning in an 8-7 loss against Arizona to become the 44th major leaguer to reach ...
| Sports Facts |
| The Present
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
-- Buddha
| Philosophy |
| Big and Little
Q: What did the big chimney say to the little chimney?
A: "You're too young to smoke."
| Humor |
| Thieves
Exodus 22:2-3
If a thief is found breaking in and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no bloodguilt for him, but if the sun has risen on him, there shall be bloodguilt for him. He shall surely pay. If he has nothing, then he shall be sold for his ...
| Bible |
| May 22nd, 1962
On this day in 1962, Roger Maris is intentionally walked four times to establish a major league record. The quartet of free passes is issued by four different Halo hurlers in New York's' 2-1 victory over the Angels in 12 innings at Yankee Stadium.
| Sports Facts |
| Dealing with People
Throughout life people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do, cause hate in your heart will consume you too.
-- Will Smith
| Philosophy |
| The Dentist
A lady sitting in the dentist chair told the dentist, "I would rather go through the pain of child birth than have you drill in my mouth."
The dentist replied, "Well, you had better make up your mind so I can adjust my chair."
| Humor |
| Obey the Government 2
Romans 13:3-4
Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant ...
| Bible |
| May 21st, 2005
On this day in 2005, when Dae-Sung Koo bats against Randy Johnson, Mike Piazza confides to David Wright in the dugout, "If he gets a hit, I'll donate a million dollars to charity." The Korean reliever, batting lefty off the Yankee fire-balling southpaw, who ...
| Sports Facts |
| Moments
We do not remember days, we remember moments.
-- Cesare Pavese
| Philosophy |
| Papal Infallibility
A gentleman is preparing to board a plane, when he hears that the Pope is on the same flight. “This is exciting,” thinks the gentleman. “Perhaps I'll be able to see him in person.” Imagine his surprise when the Pope sits down in the seat next to him.
Shortly ...
| Humor |
| Obey the Government 1
Romans 13:1-2
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who ...
| Bible |
| May 20th, 1918
On this day in 1918, in what will become a precursor of a tragic event, Indian outfielder Tris Speaker is struck on the head by a pitch thrown by Red Sox hurler Carl Mays. The submarine pitcher, who will fatally bean Ray Chapman with a pitch in 1920 as a member ...
| Sports Facts |
| The Years
In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.
-- Abraham Lincoln
| Philosophy |
| Bad Driver
Two guys are driving down 5th Avenue in Manhattan when they come up to a red light. The guy driving slams the gas pedal and they go zooming past the red light. His friend looks at him and says, "Hey, you just went through a red light."
The guy driving ...
| Humor |
| Jesus: Revenge
Matthew 5:38-39
“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
| Bible |
| May 19th, 1915
On this day in 1915, Pirates player-manager Fred Clarke files for the patent for flip down sunglasses that have been designed to be used in the outfield. In addition to the sunglasses, which the future Hall of Famer believes are "good for motorist, too", also ...
| Sports Facts |
| A Dream?
Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor.
-- Sholom Aleichem
| Philosophy |