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| The Word Became Flesh
John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
| Bible |
| February 27th, 1992
On this day in 1992, Tiger Woods, then 16 years old, becomes youngest PGA golfer in 35 years.
| Sports Facts |
| Entitlements
When President George W. Bush attempted to reform Social Security, that proposal was more unpopular with Americans than the Iraq war. People love their entitlements.
-- Robert Kiyosaki
| Philosophy |
| Android Fan
Q: How many Android fans does it take to change a light bulb?
A: One. He puts the bulb in and lets the world revolve around him.
| Humor |
| That Which Was His
John 1:11-13
He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God - children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision ...
| Bible |
| February 26th, 1991
On this day in 1991, Chicago White Sox owner Bill Veeck & Tony Lazzeri were elected to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Must have been a dull day in Cooperstown...
| Sports Facts |
| Cycles
There has been evidence throughout history of cycles when the earth gets warmer and cycles when the earth gets colder. We should always be wise stewards of the earth and all of our natural resources. But as a policymaker, I won't be guided by the global warming ...
| Philosophy |
| Apply Fans 2
Q: How can you tell which one of your friends has the new iPhone 6 plus?
A: Don't worry, they'll let you know!
| Humor |
| The True Light
John 1:9-10
The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.
| Bible |
| February 25th, 1962
On this day in 1962, Mike O'Hara completes his then-record 97th marathon.
| Sports Facts |
| Future Generations
The most important thing about global warming is this. Whether humans are responsible for the bulk of climate change is going to be left to the scientists, but it's all of our responsibility to leave this planet in better shape for the future generations than ...
| Philosophy |
| Apply Fans 1
Q: Why is the Apple still reporting record profits?
A: Because iPhone users are just as oblivious to the looming recession as they are to the people around them!
| Humor |
| The Word Became Flesh
John 1:1-5
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the ...
| Bible |
| February 24th, 2010
On this day in 2010, Sachin Tendulkar of India scored the the first double century in One Day International cricket history.
| Sports Facts |
| Lamb Crime
Q: Why did the lamb call the police?
A: She had been fleeced!
| Humor |
| Start Doing
Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
-- Francis of Assisi
| Philosophy |
| Faithful Messenger
Proverbs 25:13
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.”
| Bible |
| February 23rd, 1985
On this day in 1985, Indiana Hoosiers' basketball coach Bobby Knight throws a chair during a game against Purdue, cementing his status as one of the game's great tantrum throwers.
| Sports Facts |
| Going South
We purchased an old home in northern New York State from two elderly sisters. Winter was fast approaching and my wife was concerned about the house's lack of insulation.
"If they could live here all those years, so can we!" I confidently declared.
One ...
| Humor |
| Enthusiasm
The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which mean never losing your enthusiasm.
-- Aldous Huxley
| Philosophy |
| Accomplishing His Purpose
Isaiah 55:10-12
For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, And do not return there without watering the earth And making it bear and sprout, And furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater; So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; ...
| Bible |
| February 22nd, 1959
On this day in 1959, the first Daytona 500 auto race was won by Lee Petty with an average speed of 135.521 MPH.
| Sports Facts |
| Arctic Job
Q: Why is getting a job in the Arctic in the winter is so great?
A: You can work all day and still be done in half an hour!
| Humor |
| Ice Giant
The noise resembles the roar of heavy, distant surf. Standing on the stirring ice one can imagine it is disturbed by the breathing and tossing of a mighty giant below.
-- Ernest Shackleton
| Philosophy |
| Casting Forth
Psalm 147:12-18
Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion!… He gives snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes. He casts forth His ice as fragments, Who can stand before His cold? He sends forth His word and melts them He causes His wind ...
| Bible |