It's New Year's Eve

At midnight in each time zone as the new year rolls around the world -- things happen !

The Ball drops in Times Square of New York.

The Peach drops in Atlanta, Ga.

Fireworks light up the sky in many cities and communities around the world.

Families and friends light fire crackers and small firework displays in their yards.

Some people observe the passing of the old year and the beginning of the new year in prayer, reading the Bible, attending group worship services, working, or perhaps sleeping.

But, whether you are awake or asleep, reveling, celebrating, or worshipping,

the Old year passes and a New Year begins.

Of course, no one knows what will happen in 2019.  It is yet to unfold.

But here's wishing you a Happy New Year.

No Click through today -- just celebrate in whatever way you prefer.

Sunday Anthem: Praise to the Lord

Today's Anthem is "Praise to the Lord"

sung by the Saint Olaf Choir.

Worship God as you listen.

HERE'S THE LINK to Praise to the Lord by the St. Olaf Choir

Winter Home Hacks that everyone should know

 Yes it is winter

and as the video to which we are linking today mentions "it is cold".

Well, in most places it is cold.

So if you are in a location where it is cold

you will appreciate the information provided.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Winter Home Hacks that everyone should know

God's Love letter for you

This week we have been Celebrating the Birth of the Lord God Jesus Christ and thinking about why He came to earth.

This may all still seem to be 'just a story' or some distant event with no actual relevance for today.

But there is a very important relevance for today and to you.

What?

Well, today's link is to a special message from God to you.

HERE'S THE LINK to God's Love letter for you 



 

How to clean a Flat Screen TV

Some of you may have purchased or received a Flat Screen TV for Christmas

or you may have already gotten one in anticipation of the holiday and all the movies and festive programs of the season.

But, what about finger prints that are on it or soon will be?

What to do?

Today's click through has some wonderful advice and suggestions.

HERE'S THE LINK TO How to clean a flat screen TV LED, LCD, or Plasma

When God became a man

“Thou (God)  madest him (Jesus) a little lower than the angels; 

thou crownedst him with glory and honor, 

and didst set him over the works of thy hands”

                                   Hebrews 2:7 KJV

This passage speaks of The Lord God Jesus Christ and His purpose on earth.

Today's link will explain in more detail.

HERE'S THE LINK to When God Became Man



 

Why we Celebrate Christmas

It's Christmas day and you have probably opened your gifts by now

and are probably having or finished your Christmas dinner with family and friends.

But, once again, let us reflect on what is the reason for this wonderful holiday.

Today's click through is to another short devotional thought to help us focus on the real meaning of this special day.

HERE'S THE LINK to What we celebrate at Christmas

The Greatest of All Gifts

Today is Christmas Eve and as you are putting gifts under the tree today and this evening--think about the Greatest of all Gifts.

What is that? you ask

But, in reality you already know the answer.

The greatest of ALL gifts and the reason for the season

is the Gift from God the Father of His Son, Jesus Christ.

Today's link is to a short devotional thought on this wonderful gift.

HERE'S THE LINK to the Greatest of all Gifts.



 

Christmas Hymns

Today's Sunday Hymn selection is different from our usual concept.

Instead of just one Hymn, we found a link that has a short snippet of music from the Top Ten Christmas Hymns.

HERE'S THE LINK to Top Ten Christmas Hymns




 

How overnight shipping works

Likely you  have been shopping for the big Christmas Holiday Gift season and ordering more and more things using the internet.

And you then receive these things by overnight shipping.

Wow.

But how does this work?

How can you get these things so fast?

Today's click through explains.

Hint -- you can stop watching at about 10:20 because the rest of the video is a commercial.

And now with that by way of explanation -- be sure to check out this realllllly interesting video.

HERE'S THE LINK TO How overnight shipping works



 

Today is the First day of Winter

December 21 is the Winter Solstice, also known as the first day of Winter.

Brrrr.

It is also the shortest day of the year -- so starting tomorrow, Dec. 22, the days will start getting longer again.

A big Yayyyyy to that.

So what is so wonderful about the Winter Solstice? you ask.

Well for one thing, as I just mentioned, it means that at long last

the days will start getting longer

and the nights will start getting shorter.

Now that is Good News.

Why does this happen?

Well, to find out everything you need to know about this wonderful event --

HERE'S THE LINK To All you need to know about the December solstice



 

What really Happened on Christmas Day

Yesterday we were presented with the idea that Jesus was not born on what we call Christmas day but more likely sometime in the Fall of the year.

What?  you ask.  How can that be?

Well, today's link to a short Bible Study will explain and I think it will give you new and interesting insight as to what really happened on what we now call Christmas.

HERE'S THE LINK to What really happened on Christmas day.



 

The Incarnation

As we approach Christmas we are thinking about the Birth of the Lord God Jesus Christ and what it really means.

Today's link has some insights about this momentous historical event.

HERE'S THE LINK TO The Incarnation










 

Alaska Method of Shoveling Snow

As you know, recently N.C. had a humongous snow fall.

It was not as bad as folks farther north such as Alaska get

but it was big.

Speaking of Alaska -- I recently saw a really interesting video about how they get snow off the roofs in Alaska.

Hint:  It's not easy.

HERE'S THE LINK to Alaska Method of Roof Shoveling.



 

Be careful of this new Hotel scam

It is the Christmas Holiday season so many of you may be traveling over holidays as you visit family and friends, or are just taking a vacation.

Today's link is a heads up warning for those of you checking into hotels and motels during this season or really at any time of the year.

What is it ? you ask.

Well, this link will explain.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Be careful of this new hotel scam when you are checking into your hotel room

Hymn: Come Thou long expected Jesus

Today's Hymn is very appropriate for the Christmas season.

Sing or hum along.

The words are provided.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Come Thou Long expected Jesus








 

John 1: 14

 

 

 

 

 

The Word (Jesus) became flesh

and dwelt 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.

                    John 1:14  KJV

The Word was God

Yesterday we saw the St. Olaf Choir do a fun pop up performance at a nearby mall.

Today our link finds them on tour in Norway (remember we said they travel the world) performing "The Word Was God" by Rosephanye Powell.

HERE'S THE LINK to St Olaf Choir The Word Was God




 

St Olaf Christmas Festival Pop Up Performance

The St Olaf Choir of St Olaf College in Minnesota is a famous and awesome choir that travels the world with serious performances.

In the link today, they went to Southdale Center, a mall, and did one of those famous pop up crowd surprising and pleasing performances.

It starts with a guy playing a drum sitting in the midst of the mall as a crowd begins to gather --

and then the real entertainment begins.

You will love this.

HERE'S THE LINK to St. Olaf Christmas Festival pop up performance



 

If you see square waves in the ocean, get out of the water immediately

Have you ever seen square waves in the ocean?

Neither have I.

But today's link shows what they look like and why they are dangerous.

HERE'S THE LINK to If you see square waves in the ocean, get out of the water immediately




 

Inside tour of Bush 4141, President Bush's Funeral Train

Last week was a big event in America in that the 41st President had passed away and much of the week's News revolved around his funeral.

One of the events was the trip to his final resting place on a special train, the engine of which had been built and painted especially for this journey.

The link to which we are going today will provide really interesting information about that train and will take us inside to view it.

So with that by way of Introduction

HERE'S THE LINK to Inside tour of Bush 4141, President Bush's Funeral Train







 

9 Easy ways to keep crooks out

Recently we posted information about 10 easy steps to prevent home invasions.

Today we are posting a link to 9 more things you can do.

Check it out

HERE'S THE LINK to 9 easy ways to keep crooks out




 

Hymn: Lead me to Calvary

Today's hymn is another classic.

Sing or hum along.

The Words are provided.

HERE'S THE LINK to Lead me to calvary

10 Ways to hide money when traveling

During this holiday season you might be going to take a trip

to visit relatives or friends or to just go on a vacation.

But, as you know, there are folks who would like to take your things

especially your money.

So what to do?

How can you prevent your money being stolen while you are traveling.

Today's click through has some clever ideas you might want to try.

HERE'S THE LINK to 10 ways to Hide Money when traveling.




 

10 Most Astonishing Electron Microscope Pictures

The Electron Microscope takes pictures of really really really small things or the really really small details of things that you can see but the small details aren't readily visible.

The detail and the complexity of these things  -- is such that one wonders

how could this have happened by chance changes of evolution?????

Hmmmm.  Makes you wonder if there is a CREATOR and not just random chance producing these complex details.

Check out these images (actually there are more than 10) and see if you think these are just accidents of nature (i.e. evolution)

Remember -- when Darwin came up with his ideas about evolution -- he had no way of knowing or seeing the images you will see here.  He thought things were really really simple.

The microscopes of Darwin's day couldn't even begin to show these details.

HERE'S THE LINK to 10 Most Astonishing Electron Microscope Pictures 




 

Christmas Lights

It is that time of the year when folks put up their Christmas Lights.

Some go hog wild with their exhibits.

Others not so much.

Today's link is a hoot because it shows you a combination of both.

It was sent to us by a friend who found it on facebook. 

We don't know who took this picture but you will definitely get a chuckle from it.  We did.

HERE'S THE LINK to Christmas Lights




 

Can a Saved person live a life of sin and remain Saved

This is a question you surely have asked.

Dr. Charles Stanley of First Baptist Atlanta Georgia

has some very interesting insights about that question.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Can a saved person live a life of sin and remain saved?

The Peace of the God of Peace

 

 

 

 

 “And the peace of God,

which passeth all understanding,

shall keep your hearts and minds

through Christ Jesus”

                     Philippians 4:7 KJV

Today's click through is to a very short devotional thought which gives powerful insight into the meaning of this verse.

HERE'S THE LINK to The Peace of the God of Peace

Today is the first day of Hanukkah

Today begins the 8 day Jewish Holiday of Hanukkah (Chanukah).

You may have also heard of this Festival / holiday by its other name ‘the Festival of Lights.’

As Noted on the Chabad website, this holiday is a celebration of two miracles:

1) “The 2nd century BCE victory of a small, greatly outnumbered and out-armed army of Jews, known as the "Maccabees," over the mighty Greek army that occupied the Holy Land. The rebellion was in response to the Greek attempt to force a Hellenistic G-dless lifestyle on the Jewish inhabitants of Israel.”

2) “The kindling of a seven-branched Menorah (candelabra) was an important component of the daily service in the Holy Temple. When the Maccabees liberated the Temple from the hands of the Greek invaders, they found only a small cruse of pure and undefiled olive oil fit for fueling the Menorah. The problem was, it was sufficient to light the Menorah only for one day, and it would take eight days to produce new pure oil. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days and nights.”

To learn more about this significant Jewish Holiday HERE'S THE LINK




 

O Holy Night

Christmas season has begun

so it is time for Christmas music.

Let's begin with

Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo singing O Holy Night.

HERE'S THE LINK to O Holy Night



 

10 Easy Steps to prevent Home invasions

Christmas will be here soon and that means that folks are buying gifts and storing them in their houses and apartments --

which means criminals will be checking out your dwelling to see what they can purloin.

Today's link has some suggestions that can help you stop the thieves in their tracks.

HERE'S THE LINK to 10 easy steps to prevent home invasions






 

The Truth about Chick-Fil-A's Famous sauce

Today's link provides some very unusual history

about the origin of Chick-Fil-A's famous sauce.

You will be amazed and likely surprised.

HERE'S THE LINK to The truth about Chick-Fil-A's famous sauce

2018 Update! Shroud of Turin reveals Secrets

You have surely heard of the Shroud of Turin.

It is reported to be the burial cloth of the Lord God Jesus Christ when he was put in the tomb after His crucifixion.

However Jesus did NOT stay dead.

After 3 days He rose from the dead and was seen alive by hundreds before finally going to heaven where he still is alive and lives.

So what is so important about the Shroud of Turin? you ask.

Today's link will explain!

HERE'S THE LINK to 2018 update! Shroud of Turin reveals secrets




 

11 Ideas to use plastic hooks

Today's link is to a clever group of ideas.

It has some cool tips to help you organize.

HERE'S THE LINK to 11 Ideas to use Plastic Hooks




 

Jesus paid the penalty

"… And He (Jesus) Himself

 bore our sins

 in His body

on the cross,

so that we might die to sin

and live to righteousness;

for by His wounds

you were healed."

                 1 Peter 2:24   KJV

SPAM

Last week we celebrated Thanksgiving

with turkey and lots of other delicious things

(or at least most of us did).

But others might have had something else

such as SPAM.

SPAM !!! Wow.

Well, Before you pass out with dismay over spam, you might want to check out today's link.

Why?

Because its history, ingredients, and other information is really interesting.

You might give it a second chance after viewing the link.

So with that by way of introduction

HERE'S THE LINK to What you should really know about spam



 

Sunday Hymn: Now Thank we all our God

Since this is / was Thanksgiving week --

today's Hymn is a continuation of

thanking God fore all the blessings He has provided us.

HERE'S THE LINK To Now Thank we all our God

The History of pressed pennies

I have a brother and several nephews who are really 'into' pressed pennies.

Indeed they never pass a pressed penny machine without stopping and pressing.

But how did this all start ? When did the pressed penny 'thing' begin.

Today's brief video will explain.

Check it out.

HERE'S THE LINK TO The history of pressed pennies


 

How to make 6 Secret Hiding Safes

Crime seems to be getting more and more common.

So perhaps you are wondering if there is anything you can do to protect your valuables.

Well, yes, there is!

And today's click through has some really cool ideas of things you can do yourself.

HERE'S THE LINK to How to make 6 secret hiding spots



 

Today is Thanksgiving day

Today is Thanksgiving -- perhaps my favorite holiday of the year.

Why?

Well, certainly because of the yummy food and fun fellowship with family and friends --

But also and especially because of how and why this special day originated.

You have heard many stories about the origin of this special day.

And you may have heard of Squanto and his role in the occasion.

Recently an article in an email from the Khouse.org eNews had a really good summary of the events that preceded and ultimately resulted in the origin of this very special and important Holiday.

And it tells of the role of Squanto. 

Even if you have heard about him before, I think you will find this brief article to be very important, interesting, and instructive.

In fact, you might even want to print it out and read it aloud as you gather around the Thanksgiving table today.

HERE'S THE LINK to Thanksgiving and Squanto

Psalm 136:1

As we approach Thanksgiving day

(but really every day)

this verse should be in our thoughts.

"O give Thanks unto the Lord:

For He is Good:

For His mercy endureth forever."

                       Psalm 136:1    kjv

Ephesus, Turkey

It's time for another vicarious travel event.

This time let's go to Ephesus, Turkey.

This place is well known to New Testament readers as it is mentioned several times in the N.T.

No longer an actual city (though, of course, there is one nearby)

Ephesus is now a wonderful archaeological 'dig'.

As you view this brief video, you will see many places visited by the Apostle Paul and other New Testament folks.

HERE'S THE LINK to Ephesus Turkey

7 Cool Ways to use H2O2

The title of this 'Daily Interesting Thing' says it all.

Hydrogen Peroxide (aka  H2O2 ) is not just for your medicine cabinet.

It has many many other uses.

Today's Link will inform you of 7 of those other uses.

HERE'S THE LINK to 7 cool ways to use H2O2

 

Hymn: Trust and Obey

This is a familiar and well loved hymn.

                      Lyrics


When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will, He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

Refrain:  Trust and obey, for there’s no other way To be happy in Jesus,
but to trust and obey.

Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross,
But is blessed if we trust and obey.

But we never can prove the delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows, for the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.

Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do, where He sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and obey.


HERE'S THE LINK to Trust and Obey.



 

Put a Rose Cutting in a Potato and watch what happens

Those of you who are into gardening will surely find today's link very interesting.

But even if you are not a gardener, you will surely find this amazing and probably will want to try it.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Put a Rose Cutting in a potato and Watch what happens



 

The Northern Most town on Earth

The Northern most Town on Earth is Svalbard's Longyearbyen.

And there is, as you might expect, not much there and not many people.

But it is a very interesting place.

If you haven't been (or even if you have)

today's link will provide you a vicarious experience of visiting it.

HERE'S THE LINK TO The Northern most town on earth






 

5 Electrical Fire Risks

This brief article may save your life or that of a loved one.

What is it?

Well, as noted in today's title, it reminds us of 5 Electrical Fire Risks.

You might be aware of some of these

but even if you are, this is still a good reminder,

especially since winter will soon be here (and for some is already here)

and everyone will be doing more 'electrical' things in their house, apartment, garage, whatever.

So with that by way of introduction

HERE'S THE LINK to 5 Electrical Fire Risks you may not be aware of



 

Did 'Nature' invent Oxygen carrying systems twice?

As you look around you and observe the amazing complexities of everything (animals, plants, humans, galaxies, our earth, etc. etc. etc.)

surely you wonder from time to time IF all this could have happened by chance.

And your wondering is correct

because if you think about it -- you will come to the conclusion that it couldn't

and didn't.

Today's link is one more reason to doubt the evolutionary teachings that nature (and not God) is the source of all this amazing complexity.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Did 'nature' invent Oxygen carrying systems twice?