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| Justice
Deuteronomy 16:20
"Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue, that you may live and possess the land which the LORD your God is giving you. - See more at: http://bible.knowing-
| Bible |
| March 31st, 1973
On this day in 1973, heavyweight Ken Norton defeats Muhammad Ali in a controversial 12-round split decision.
| Sports Facts |
| Credit Due?
It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.
-Henry S. Truman
| Philosophy |
| Blind Man Walking
Husband and wife are waiting at the bus stop with their nine children. A blind man joins them after a few minutes. When the bus arrives, they find it overloaded and only the wife and the nine kids are able to fit onto the bus.
So the husband and the blind ...
| Humor |
| Moving Mountains
Matthew 21:21
And Jesus answered and said to them, "Truly I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' it will happen.
| Bible |
| March 30th, 1990
On this day in 1990, the Golden Bear Jack Nicklaus made his debut in a "Seniors" golf tournament, playing in an age-group for the first time.
| Sports Facts |
| Excuse Ratios
Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.
-George Washington Carver
| Philosophy |
| Claws and Pause
Q: What's the difference between a cat and a complex sentence?
A: A cat has claws at the end of its paws and a complex sentence has a pause at the end of its clause.
| Humor |
| Heavy Heart
Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
| Bible |
| March 29th, 1985
On this day in 1985, Edmonton Oiler great Wayne Gretzky breaks own NHL season record with his 126th assist of the year.
| Sports Facts |
| Decisions
In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
-Theodore Roosevelt
| Philosophy |
| Impressing Ma Bell
A young lawyer, starting up his private practice, was very anxious to impress potential clients. When he saw the first visitor to his office come through the door, he immediately picked up his phone and spoke into it," I'm sorry, but my caseload is so tremendous ...
| Humor |
| Casting Stones
John 8:7-11
But when they persisted in asking Him, He straightened up, and said to them, "He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." Again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. When they heard it, they began to go ...
| Bible |
| March 28th, 1977
On this day in 1977, the 39th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship is a small-school miracle as Marquette beats North Carolina 67-59.
| Sports Facts |
| Trouble
Borrow trouble for yourself, if that's your nature, but don't lend it to your neighbors.
-Rudyard Kipling
| Philosophy |
| Songs of Joy
Mitchell was listening to his sister practice her singing.
"Sis," he said, "I wish you'd sing Christmas carols."
"Thats nice of you, Mitchell," she replied, "but why?"
He replied, "Because then I'd only have to hear your voice once a year!"
| Humor |
| Praying for Enemies
Matthew 5:43-44
"You have heard that it was said, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.' "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
| Bible |
| March 27th, 1962
On this day in 1962, Jacques Plante scores his record 6th NHL Vezina trophy win for being the sport's best goaltender.
| Sports Facts |
| Taxes
The problem is not that people are taxed too little, the problem is that government spends too much.
-Ronald Reagan
| Philosophy |
| Shouting in Prayer
Little Johnny was shouting his prayers. "Please God send me a new bike for my birthday."
His mother, overhearing this, said, "Don't shout son, God isn't deaf."
"No, but Grandad is, and he's in the next room," Johnny replied.
| Humor |
| Like a Child
Mark 10:15
"Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all."
| Bible |
| March 26th, 1960
On this day in 1960, a Major League Baseball series between the Orioles and the Reds series that had been planned for Havana is moved to Miami because of the Cuban Revolution, which installed communist dictator Fidel Castro in power. Only now are Americans ...
| Sports Facts |
| Happiness
It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.
-Thomas Jefferson
| Philosophy |
| Doctor Love
A doctor rushed out of his study room.
"Get me my bag!" he shouted.
"Why, what's the matter?" inquired his pretty young wife.
"Some fellow just phoned and said he can't live without me," he gasped as he reached for his hat.
The young wife sighed. ...
| Humor |
| Praise Him
Psalms 150:4
Praise Him with timbrel and dancing; Praise Him with stringed instruments and pipe.
| Bible |