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| Irreconcilable Differences
3 years after their divorce, Tom was overcome by loneliness one night. Hoping to re-kindle their love, he sent Nicole a text saying, "Hey, beautiful!"
"370HSSV-0773H" was the immediate reply.
Not wanting to admit he didn't understand, Tom thought about ...
| Humor |
| Who Shall Not Fear?
Isaiah 33:14
The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling has seized the godless: “Who among us can dwell with the consuming fire? Who among us can dwell with everlasting burnings?”
| Bible |
| January 14th, 1993
On this day in 1993, Mark Eaton of the Utah Jazz records his 3,000th career block – at the time he was the only player other than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to do so.
| Sports Facts |
| Going Home
When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero ...
| Philosophy |
| Cat Joke III
Q: How do cats get their own way?
A: They are very purr-suasive.
| Humor |
| Worthless Things
Psalm 119:37
Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.
| Bible |
| January 13th, 1999
On this day in 1999, Michael Jordan announces his retirement - his 2nd time doing so. His career scoring totals: 32,292 points / 30.1 per game average.
| Sports Facts |
| Jobs on Death
No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don't want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. ...
| Philosophy |
| Cat Joke II
Q: How do you know when your cat has been using your computer?
A: When your mouse has teeth marks on it!
| Humor |
| Confession II
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
| Bible |
| January 12th, 1975
On this day in 1975, Super Bowl IX was won by the Pittsburgh Steelers as they beat Minnesota 16-6. Franco Harris is MVP with 158 rushing yards.
| Sports Facts |
| On Writing
The sensation of writing a book is the sensation of spinning, blinded by love and daring. It is the sensation of a stunt pilot's turning barrel rolls, or an inchworm's blind rearing from a stem in search of a route. At its worst, it feels like alligator wrestling, ...
| Philosophy |
| Cat Joke I
Q: Did you hear about the cat who swallowed a ball of wool?
A: She had mittens.
| Humor |
| Confession
Psalm 32:5
I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.
| Bible |
| January 11th, 1987
On this day in 1987, John Elway executes “The Drive” by going 90 yards to tie the game with the Cleveland Browns. Later the Broncos would go 60 yards to win in OT.
| Sports Facts |
| Unwashed Sailor
Sailing is the closest I can get to nature - it's adrenaline, fear, a constant challenge and learning experience, an adventure into the unknown. And of course there is nothing better than wearing the same T-shirt for days and not brushing my hair for weeks.
-- ...
| Philosophy |
| Old Testament II
Q. Why didn't Noah go fishing?
A. There were only 2 worms and 2 fish in the sea.
| Humor |
| Self-Control
Proverbs 25:28
A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.
| Bible |
| January 10th, 1980
On this day in 1980, the Boston Bruins rookie goaltender Jim Stewart allows 3 goals in the first 4 minutes and 5 in the 1st period. Stewart would never play again in the NHL.
| Sports Facts |
| Sailing Afar
What can we gain by sailing to the moon if we are not able to cross the abyss that separates us from ourselves? This is the most important of all voyages of discovery, and without it, all the rest are not only useless, but disastrous.
-- Thomas Merton
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| Philosophy |
| Old Testament I
Q. Why didn't Jonah trust the ocean?
A. Because he knew there was something fishy about it.
| Humor |
| Temptation
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
| Bible |
| January 9th, 1996
On this day in 1996, the Toronto Raptors set an NBA record by never making a free throw in the game. They lost 92-91 and went 0-3 at the line.
| Sports Facts |
| Live by the Spirit
Galations 5:25-26
If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
| Bible |
| The Unexplored Path
My message, especially to young people is to have courage to think differently, courage to invent, to travel the unexplored path, courage to discover the impossible and to conquer the problems and succeed. These are great qualities that they must work towards. ...
| Philosophy |