Remember the Day of Rest

Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work:
But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God:
in it thou shalt not do any work,
thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter,
thy manservant, nor thy maidservant,
nor thy cattle,
nor thy stranger that is within thy gates.

                                                       Exodus 20:8–10 KJV

This is a well known passage from the 10 Commandments.

But what does this mean exactly?

Today's link will explain.

HERE'S THE LINK to Remember the Day of Rest



 

8 Shopping Types

Today's link is to a funny video about shopping in a Grocery Store.

Apparently there are 8 different shopping types.

Which are you???

To see the choices

HERE'S THE LINK to 8 Shopping types



 

Hymn: And Can it be that I should Gain

Another well known and well loved Hymn by Charles Wesley.

Sing along with the group.

The words are provided.


HERE'S THE LINK to And Can it be that I should Gain



 

Is there Genetic Evidence for Adam and Eve?

A thought provoking short video discusses this topic.

HERE'S THE LINK to Is there Genetic Evidence for Adam and Eve.










 

The Southern Alexia

Everyone has heard of Alexia --

unless you have been in a Deep Rip Van Winkle sleep.

And most people find it interesting and helpful

IF they speak in a way that Alexia can understand.

But some folks, for example, those who speak with a southern accent

may find that Alexia just doesn't understand and gives an unusual response.

Today's link gives a hilarious example of what happens when folks speak 'southern' so a Southern Alexia had to be manufactured just for them.

HERE'S THE LINK to A Southern Alexia

Machu Picchu and the Stairs of Death

Yes Yes I know we saw this picture yesterday when we had an overview of Machu Picchu.

and Yesterday we viewed a short video of Machu Picchu --

and you surely noticed the very tall and foreboding mountain in the distance.

Well, for some strange reason, many many energetic folks feel the need to climb that mountain.

Indeed I know a person who climbed it.

And remember "what goes up -- must also come down" -- which in this case looks even scarier than going up !!!

So for him and all the others who have accomplished this very scary, dangerous, and physically challenging feat, today's video will be a reminder.

For the rest of us who are too old, feeble, afraid, out of shape, or for whatever other reason you can conjure up --

Check out this video.

HERE'S THE LINK to Machu Picchu Stairs of Death


 

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is an amazing ancient ancient location in Peru.

Thought by many to have been built entirely by the Incas -- some of the work is  really much older --

and no one really knows who originally placed the different looking stones -- or when --

although, yes, it appears the Incas did build upon the foundation rocks but at a later date.

But one can easily discern the difference in building expertise.

High in the Andes, Machu Picchu is a sight to behold.

But, rather than expending all that energy to actually view it in person

and it does take a lot of energy --

today's DIT will give you a vicarious experience of its beauty

and you will not need an oxygen tank or trekking poles --

HERE'S THE LINK to Machu Picchu



 

The FIFA World Cup Trophy

Well, the big FIFA World Cup event has ended --

and doubtless many of you all over the world were glued to your Television sets watching it all unfold.

And you saw the World Cup Trophy being presented to the victorious team --

BUT did you know that the team does not get to take the Trophy home with them?

No, they don't !

They get to hold it and admire it and ooh and ahh over it and and pass it around --

But then they have to return it to the FIFA folks who keep it until the next World Championship --

while the Team gets a trophy to take home that looks a lot like the 'real thing'

but it isn't the real thing!

Astounding !

Today's link will explain WHY.

So with that by way of introduction --

HERE'S THE LINK to the FIFA World Cup Trophy

Our Father

 A friend of DIT (Daily Interesting Things) sent us today's link.

Prepare to be blessed.

HERE'S THE LINK to Our Father

Sunday Hymn

Today's Hymn is another well known favorite.

Written by Charles Wesley

it is "O for a thousand tongues to sing".

The words are provided so sing along.

HERE'S THE LINK to O for a thousand tongues to sing.

40 New Uses for Aluminum Foil

Do you have a box of Aluminum foil in your kitchen?

Likely the answer is yes --

but also likely is the fact that you use it for just a few things, such as lining a cake pan or something similar.

But joy and happiness -- today's link today is going to provide some great new ideas for using Aluminum foil.

Check this out -- you will be amazed

HERE'S THE LINK to 40 New Uses for Aluminum Foil

North America Time lapse video

 It's that time of the year.

What time? you ask.

Well, vacation time !

But if perchance for some reason or another you are not able to take a vacation

or you don't have the time to take a vacation --

Today's link will give you a vicarious vacation experience.

So, pull up a chair and watch this short but interesting video of many places in North America.

HERE'S THE LINK to North America 4K Timelapse

Creation Days

How long is a Day?

Why 24 hours of course, you say.

But -- not so fast --

Not everyone believes that --  there are arguments about the length of a Day especially when it comes to the DAYs described in the First Chapter of Genesis.

Today's link will be very interesting to you in considering this question.

HERE'S THE LINK to Creation Days



 

The Lost Coin

Today's link is a short devotional that explains a Parable in the Bible that you have probably read or heard.

It is about the lady who lost a coin

and diligently seriously hunted for it.

So, why all the searching for a coin? you ask.

Today's link will explain.

HERE'S THE LINK to The Lost Coin -The Length of His (God's) Love

11 Ways to Wash Clothes in vinegar

Today's Link has some very practical information for everyone!

Everyone?  Yes ! 

Because everyone wants and needs clean clothes.

Usually that means soap and water

but -- what about vinegar?

Vinegar?

Yes.

Today's link will explain and you will be amazed.

HERE'S THE LINK to 11 Ways to wash clothes in vinegar


 

Stone Mountain, Georgia (USA)

Stone Mountain Georgia is not far from Atlanta

and is a wonderful place to visit when on a vacation or just passing through.

Why is it interesting? you ask.

Well, in addition to the many activities and things to do -- including riding the train, watching the nightly Laser Light show, and many more things --

-- including climbing the mountain if you are energetic (or take the cable car to the top if you are not) --

It has a geological story that is very interesting.

Today's link will explain.

So with that by way of introduction

HERE'S THE LINK to geology of Stone Mountain Ga (USA)

Sunday Hymn

Today's Hymn is sung by the Gaither group with Soloist the Late Vestal Goodman.

It is the well known and beloved "There is a fountain filled with blood"

Sing along or just listen.

HERE'S THE LINK to There is a fountain filled with blood

Spiral Galaxies

Our question for consideration today is

What do spiral galaxies tell us about the universe?

Today's link to a very short 28 second video considers that question.

HERE'S THE LINK to What do spiral galaxies tell us about the universe



 

The straight gate is the way to Heaven

  

Because strait is the gate,

and narrow is the way,

which leadeth unto life,

and few there be that find it.

                    Matthew 7:14  KJV

Be sure that you are one of those who find it!

What did Jesus do?

"And as Moses lifted up the  serpent in the wilderness,

even so must the Son of man (Jesus) be lifted up:

That whosoever believeth in Him

should not perish, but have eternal life."

                                                      John 3: 14-15  KJV

Jesus died on the Cross as a substitute for us to pay the penalty for our sins. 

Have you confessed your sins and accepted and thanked Him for His death in place of yours?

How should we treat others?

And

as ye would that men should do to you,

do ye also to them likewise.
                      Luke 6:31  KJV

The Word was God

Yesterday we read the Verse in John 1:14 that told us that
 The Word was God.

Today let's listen to a hymn which is based on that verse and also on John 1:1-3

In the beginning was the Word,

and the Word was with God,

and the Word was God.

The same was in the beginning with God.

All things were made by Him;

and without Him was not any thing made that was made.

HERE'S THE LINK to The Word was God

Jesus is the Word of God

And the Word was made flesh,

and dwelt among us,

(and we beheld His glory,

the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,)

full of grace and truth.

                            John 1: 14  KJV

When the trumpet of the Lord Shall Sound

This is another well known and favorite hymn.

Sing along

Or just listen.

HERE'S THE LINK to When the trumpet of the Lord shall Sound



 

Do you have a hoary head?

What is a hoary head? you ask

Well the definition of 'hoary-headed' is "having the gray or white hair of advanced age" 

And the origin of this term began in 1590-1600.

Hmmmmm -- imagine that -- that is shortly before the King James Bible (KJV) was printed in 1611.

Why is that significant?  Well, because the word 'hoary' is used in the KJV version of Proverbs 16:31 and it made a lot of sense to the readers then --

but now hoary is not a commonly used term and you might read that verse and wonder what it means.  

So you go to a dictionary and discover that

Hoary - headed meant Gray hair in today's vernacular.

So the question now is

Do you have grey hair?

Perhaps just a few grey hairs that you are pulling out from time to time?

Or do you have a head that is actually really totally grey?

And are you worried about this?

And are you wanting to color your hair to 'hide' the grey?

Well, guess what.  A Grey (hoary) head is a good thing!

A Good thing?  what do you mean? you ask.

Well let's see what God thinks about Grey Hair in Proverbs 16:31 (in various popular Translations).

Proverbs 16:31  KJV
            The Hoary (grey) head is a crown of glory,
             if it be found in the way of Righteousness.

Proverbs 16:31 NIV
            Grey hair is a crown of splendor:
             it is attained by a righteous life

Proverbs 16:31  NAS
            A grey head is a crown of glory;
            it is found in the way of righteousness

Proverbs 16:31 Amplified Bible
            The Hoary head is a crown of beauty and glory,
            if it is found in the way of righteousness --
            of spiritual and moral rectitude in every area and relation.

Why Didn't God make the world perfect?

This is part 2 of that series we mentioned a few days ago.

This time - in a very brief explanation - Bryan Osborn answers the question of

Why Didn't God make the world Perfect HERE'S THE LINK.

Cambrian Explosion Problem solved

 On Tuesday (July 3) we saw a wonderful brief video that gave important information about the Cambrian Explosion.

If you missed that video, be sure to scroll back to the Tuesday link and check it out.

Today let's look at additional explanation about the Cambrian Explosion and its significance.

Why? 

Because

"Cambrian Rock layers contain nearly all the basic animal forms -- with no trace of transitional fossils in lower Precambrian rocks."

HERE'S THE LINK to  Cambrian explosion problem solved

Today is the 4th of July

July 4 is a very important day in the History of the United States of America.

Also known as Independence Day, it is observed with fireworks, cookouts, concerts, parades, and many many more festivities.

But, why is this day so important?

Years ago we didn’t have to ask that question.

But in recent years many facts about this day have become hazy, foggy, and even non-existent.

Bottom line answer as to why this day is important as described on Wikipedia is:

“During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the American colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia."

"After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4.”

So, The Declaration of Independence was signed, the Revolutionary war ensued and many lives and fortunes were lost, but ultimately the signers and patriots prevailed and the United States of America was established.

Have you ever read it?

Today, as we celebrate the 4th of July, it would be good if we all took a few minutes and read what it was that they signed.  It explains why the United States of America ‘came to be.'

HERE'S THE LINK to the Declaration of Independence


 

The Cambrian Explosion

Today's link is to a very short but very profound video.

This 1 minute 30 second video will explain The Cambrian Explosion and the implications regarding Darwin's theory of Evolution.

You will definitely want to check this out and perhaps send the link to your friends.

HERE'S THE LINK to The Cambrian Explosion






 

Why do Bible Believers believe Creation

The link today is to part 1 of several parts in a series.

Each part is reallllly short and a fast and easy read.

So with that by way of introduction

to find out

Why Bible Believers believe in creation HERE'S THE LINK


 

To God be the Glory

Our Hymn Anthem today is To God be the Glory

by the London Philharmonic Choir.

HERE'S THE LINK  to God be the Glory