Amazing Natural Wonders

Everyone is familiar with the Grand Canyon (pictured here)

But

The link today is to several more amazing places to visit --

places to put on your 'bucket list'.

Some of these places have already been visited by a few DIT'ers and others but most have not.

So get out your "bucket list" and check off that you have been there -- or to add to your bucket list for future trips.


HERE'S THE LINK to Natural wonders which you probably have never heard of

Matthew 6: 19-21

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth,

where moth and rust doth corrupt,

and where thieves break through and steal:

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,

where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt,

and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

For where your treasure is,

there will your heart be also.

             Matthew 6:19-21  KJV

The Jesus Film App

Have you heard of "The Jesus Film"

It is one of several films that have been produced by the Jesus Film Project

and is available in a 'zillion' languages.

You can view it and their many other films for FREE on your smart phone, computer, iPad, or other Tablet device.

How?

Well, you can download the FREE Jesus Film App from your favorite App store

Or you can go to their website

You really do need to watch this film

So check it out ASAP and share it with others.

HERE'S THE LINK to The Jesus Film

Hymn: O Sacred Head Now Wounded

Our hymn today is by J.S. Bach

HERE'S THE LINK to O Sacred Head, Now Wounded








 

How to Wash your Jeans

It is Saturday

which means that for some of you it is time to do your laundry since you don't have to work.

And you probably think you know how to do your laundry -- after all you are an adult!

But, do you reallllllly know how to wash your Jeans?

Jeans?

Yes. 

Seems there s a right way and a wrong way.

The article to which we are linking tells of the 'right way'..

Who knew?

HERE'S THE LINK to How to wash your Jeans.

Wendy The Talking Dog

This video is a hoot.

It was a feature on the TV program "Britain's Got Talent"

You will likely be amazed.


HERE'S THE LINK to Wendy The Talking Dog





 

Is it OK for Christians to practice Yoga

Many Christians have begun to practice Yoga. 

Indeed many Churches are now having Yoga classes.

But is this a good thing?

The link to which we are linking today will explain.

But interestingly, at least on the webpage when we logged on to read this link, we found an advertisement on the side for a Free 5-day Meditation course -- apparently using Omharmonics.

We don't know how that ad got there as we are sure that the website would not approve of such a course.  Perhaps it was put there because the company with which they have registered their site put it there.

Whatever the reason -- We clicked on a link that will hopefully make it go away but if it is still there when you log in -- ignore that advertisement.

and just read the article about Christians and Yoga.

So with that said

HERE'S THE LINK to is it ok for Christians to practice Yoga

Same Evidence -- Opposite Conclusions

Have you ever wondered why some folks look at fossils and say that they prove long ages --

While others look at the same fossils and say they prove a recent creation?

I'm sure you have.

Hint: This is related to one's Worldview.

The very brief article to which we are linking today explains.

I think you will find it very interesting.

HERE'S THE LINK to Same Evidence - Different Conclusions




 

Exodus 20: 7

Today's Scripture is one of the 10 Commandments.

You shall not misuse the name 

of the LORD your God,

for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless

who misuses His name.

                     Exodus 20:7  NIV

5 Great Magic tricks finally revealed

Last week (on Monday) we saw an amazing magic rope trick.

It is NOT one that is being revealed in today's link.

But the 5 that are --

well you have probably seen some or most of them and wondered

how they "did it"

If so -- you will enjoy today's link which was found and sent to us by a friend of DIT.

So with that by way of introduction

HERE'S THE LINK to 5 Great Magic Tricks Finally Revealed

Today is Mother's Day

Those of you wearing Red Roses today 

are hopefully celebrating with your mother.

The rest of us (the White Rose folks) 

are likely reflecting on past times.

There is no click through today.  

Instead Celebrate or Reflect.

NASA's Largest Picture Ever Taken

 Pictured on the left is a NASA photo of our Milky Way.

As you know NASA takes lots of pictures and videos.

The video to which we are linking today is truly amazing.

It shows over 100 million stars and details of one Galaxy (The Andromeda Galaxy)

As you look at the video, you might recall the simple phrase in the Bible regarding the creation of the stars, an event that occurred during the 4th day of creation.

And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:

And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.

And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night:

            He made the stars also.

And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,

And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.

And the evening and the morning were the fourth day. 
 
                                           Genesis 1:14 - 19 KJV

Just a one liner -- "He made the stars also"

But as you look at today's link, you will doubtless consider that this simple phrase was an amazing under statement.

HERE'S THE LINK to NASA's Largest Picture ever taken

World's Oldest Computer

This really old computer is known as the Antikythera Mechanism.

It was found in a ship that had sunk in the first century BC in the Aegean Sea.

It has very complicated gears including what appear to be differential gears and is thought to have been used to calculate astronomical positions and etc.

Thus its use on a ship to determine where the ship was would make sense.

We had read about this previously in the book "The Puzzle of Ancient Man" by Donald E. Chittick.  The Antikythera Mechanism was described in Chapter One as an OOPA (out of place artifacts).

OOPA, according to Chittick, "are not an anomaly.  Instead they attest to a high and technologically advanced civilization in the ancient past."

A friend of DIT found today's link to an article in the Washington Post that tells about this amazing find.

HERE'S THE LINK to the the Antikythera Mechanism

Dog Goldberg Machine

This is another advertisement by a Dog Food company.

It was found and sent to us by a friend of DIT

and it is a hoot.

Check this out

HERE'S THE LINK to Dog Goldberg Machine

South America shows the Flood Progression

Many people don't believe the Flood described in Genesis happened at all.

Others believe there was a Flood but that it was not world wide but only local.

Indeed the picture today from AIG shows what would have happened if a flood covered some mountains but wasn't worldwide.  Sigh

Still others, including those of us at DIT, believe the Bible was correct when it said there was a worldwide flood.

The article to which we are linking today is from ICR

and it provides additional evidence that the flood was indeed worldwide -- just as the Bible said.

HERE'S THE LINK to South America shows the Flood Progression



 

Proverbs 14:12

There is a way

that

seems right  to a man,

but

in the end

it leads to death

             Proverbs 14:12 NIV

Magic rope trick

Hmmmmmm

Now this is amazing

How does he do this ????

HERE'S THE LINK to Magic Rope Trick




 

Hymn: Take the world but give me Jesus

This hymn, written by Fannie Crosby, may not be as familiar to you as some of her other Hymns. 

Indeed it is new to me.


But the message and music is truly worshipful.

HERE'S THE LINK to Take the world but give me Jesus




 

How a frog gets its meal

Well, this is probably not something you think about very much

but there are some frogs in our back yard in their special frog pond --

and I do wonder from time to time about how and what they eat.

While contemplating this 'weighty question'   : )

-- I found an article on the net  with the answer.

So, if you also wonder how a frog gets its meal

then today's click through is for you.

So with that by way of introduction

HERE'S THE LINK to Super -Sticky Spit: How a frog gets a meal

Scripture of the Day

Be not wise in thine own eyes;

fear the LORD,

and depart from evil.

               Proverbs 3:7 kjv

Corny Jokes

Well, we have had several thoughtful wise advice links this week.

So perhaps you are now ready for some light stuff, specificially

Humor

Corny Jokes to be exact.

About eggs !!!

Those of you with children and or grandchildren will find today's link especially useful because kids love corny jokes.

But old folks like them too.

A friend of DIT sent us a plethora of them just this past week.

They were a hoot

so we want to share them with you.

HERE'S THE LINK to Corny Jokes



 

Stay at 17 inches

No,  this is not a weight loss or an exercise 'how to' thing.

But baseball season has begun so today's link is appropriate.

What is it? you ask.

Well, it is very important article with some advice which is definitely worth heeding.

HERE'S THE LINK to Stay at 17 inches



 

Beautiful Panoramic Photography

Vacation season is almost upon us.

And though many of you will be taking trips to exotic and or exciting places, the rest of us probably need a vicarious experience.

So, with that by way of introduction,

Check out this wonderful vicarious trip to many places around the world.

HERE'S THE LINK to Beautiful Panoramic Photography

Jesus makes me whole

Yesterday  our hymn was "Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners".

The link today expands upon that Hymn by giving some wise and helpful advice.


HERE'S THE LINK to My Savior makes me whole.

Hymn: Jesus, What a friend for Sinners

Another favorite of many.

Sing or read along.

HERE'S THE LINK to Jesus what a friend for Sinners





 

Today is National Bird Watching (Birding) Day

 Well, as you know, cats watch birds all the time --

And they are not doing it for the same reason that Birders do!

Birders?  What is that? you ask. 

Well Birders are folks who have the hobby of observing as many birds as they can.


And, guess what, today is National Bird Watching day.

And even if you are not a birder, get outside and see what you can see.

You just might be amazed.

If you don't know how or what to do, we found a cool website with lots and lots of  information that will assist you in this fun activity.

And just because today is the 'official' day to check out the Birds, remember this is an activity that can keep you interested and busy the entire year.

So, with that by way of introduction --

HERE'S THE LINK to the How To's of Birding

Mark 8:36

 

 

 

 

For what shall it profit a man,

if he shall gain the whole world,

and lose his own soul?

                       Mark 8:36 kjv

How to rescue a skunk

Rescue a skunk?

Isn't that kind of dangerous? Who would want to do that? 

Well one person did.

He rescued a skunk with a coke can on its head!

Want to see how he did it ?

Thought so.

So HERE'S THE LINK to rescue a skunk

Little Grand Canyon

Everyone has heard of the Grand Canyon in the USA --

And many of you have seen it in person.

Those of you who haven't seen it have surely seen pictures of it.

And as you viewed it, either in person or the photos, you have noticed and  likely wondered about the many many layers and why they are so flat and level -- like a stack of pancakes.

As you wondered you were repeatedly told that it took millions of years to form the stack of layers and that it usually it took about a million years to form each layer. 

You were also told that it took thousands of years or more for the Colorado River to be formed.



But, you thought -- if that is true, where is the erosion in the layers that should have occurred? 

And How can a layer sit for a million years with no erosion when I see erosion constantly occurring in my yard in just hours and days !

Good questions and good thinking.

Today's video will explain.

HERE'S THE LINK to Little Grand Canyon

When Children die - where do they go?

We have been hearing lately about the deaths of many many children.

Some by accident, some from illnesses, some from abortions, some by chemical agents, and others by various other means.

So the question you are probably asking is --

What happens to these children? 

Do they go to heaven? or to Hell? or what?

Today's link provides the answer.

HERE'S THE LINK to Children in heaven

Zip ties and Shoelaces

Today's DIT might prove helpful sometime in the future.

What?  How?

Well watch this brief video and take notes.

HERE'S THE LINK to Zip Ties and Shoelaces


 

Hymn: Cast thy Burden upon the Lord

Here's another well known hymn and a favorite of many.

It is not only beautiful but it is encouraging and inspirational.

Do you have problems, worries, fears, anxieties,  …

then do as this hymn suggests

and cast those burdens on the Lord and He will help and sustain you.

HERE'S THE LINK to Cast thy Burden upon the Lord



 

Selah

If you have read the Bible at all you have doubtless come across the Hebrew word 'SELAH' which is often seen in the Psalms as well as in other locations in the Old Testament.

For example, here's a text that uses SELAH:

Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
                   Psalm 3: 2

But the question is -- ?why is this Hebrew word inserted in its Hebrew form when all the rest of the Hebrew words are changed into English or some other language depending on what Bible you are reading?

In other words -- what does SELAH mean?

For the answer to what does SELAH mean CLICK HERE

Moving the Piano

This is a spoof and a hoot.

Enjoy.

HERE'S THE LINK to Moving the piano

Revolutionary War Museum opens in Philadelphia

Yesterday we learned about the 'Shot heard around the world' that began the Revolutionary War in America.

But, did you know that there is a new museum that tells 'the rest of the story'.

This would be a wonderful site to put on your bucket list of things to do.

For details about this new Revolutionary War Museum HERE'S THE LINK

And HERE'S THE LINK to the homepage of the RevolutionaryWar Museum with more details about tickets, times, etc.

The Shot Heard around the World

Today the folks in the USA celebrate a very important event.

What is it? you ask.

Well This picture of of the Minute Man Statue is a hint.

It is located at the North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts -- the location where the Shot Heard around the World occurred.

So what was so important about that shot? you ask --

Well it is important because

On April 19, 1775, the Revolutionary War (that ultimately ended with the formation of the United States of America) began with the 'shot heard around the world'.

Wow!   Now that was an important shot !!!

For some information about this very important event

HERE'S THE LINK to the Shot Heard around the world.

And for additional information CHECK OUT THIS LINK

Taxes are due today

Oh, No -- it's happened again.

What?

Tax day has rolled around.

So this is a heads up to those of you in the USA or even if you are not in the USA but pay taxes in the USA.

If you have not sent them in, get a move on because this is the day !!

No click through today since you need to get back to work on your taxes.

See 'ya tomorrow.

Isaiah 53

Last week, culminating yesterday on Sunday, the world recalled and celebrated the death, burial, and resurrection of The Son of God, Jesus Christ.

There is a chapter in the Old Testament Book of Isaiah which predicted and prophesied that Jesus' sacrificial death would occur.

This prediction was given in approximately 712 BC. Wow!

So what did this Chapter predict? And do you see its fulfillment in the death of Jesus Christ.

HERE'S THE LINK to Isaiah 53

Jesus Christ is risen today

The Hymn today is most appropriate.

HERE'S THE LINK

Are you washed in the Blood?

This is Passover week

And we have been contemplating how the events of the Exodus of the Jews from Egypt and the annual Seder Supper observance of that event actually provide pictures /  types / and prophetic fulfillments of the Lord God Jesus Christ.

Again, if you did not watch the video to which we linked on Monday of this week, watch it now because it explains in detail what we are saying.

In the Exodus -- the blood of a slain lamb provided protection from the death of the firstborn of the houses of those who put the blood on the doorposts.

This pictured the protection provided by the blood of the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, who provides protection from an eternity in hell if a person (you, me, anyone) accepts His substitute sacrifice for their sins.

This Hymn clearly explains what the Blood of the Lamb of God (Jesus) does.

HERE'S THE LINK to Are you washed in the blood.

Today is Good Friday

Today the world historically considers this to be the day that Christ died.

Some argue that Friday was not the day -- rather that He died on a Wednesday.

This Link proposes that Christ died on a Wednesday

This is a debate that has gone on for centuries and continues to this day.

We post it now just so you will know that the concept is "out there".

But whether Christ died on a Wednesday, or a Thursday, or a Friday is not the main point.

The main thing is that Christ Died and the reason for His death was to provide us a way of salvation and escape from eternity in Hell which would be the price we will have to pay for our sins if they remain unforgiven and not paid for.

But Christ's sinless life and blood sacrifice by his death on the cross provides the substitutionary atonement (payment) for individuals from their sins (if they accept this gift of Christ's death for theirs).

The night of the Passover Exodus in which the Jews put the blood of a lamb on the doorposts of their houses -- and thus avoided the death of the firstborn -- was a picture of the future death / blood sacrifice of The Lord God Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, to pay the penalty for the sins of mankind.

Anyone who believes in and accepts Jesus' gift of His life for theirs (yours, mine) will live eternally with Him in heaven and will escape the penalty of eternal punishment for their sins in hell.

That is what Good Friday (or Wednesday or Thursday) really means.

The question for you then is:

Have you accepted Jesus' gift of His life/death for yours?

For God so loved the world
That He gave His only beloved son (Jesus, the Lamb of God)
That whosoever believes in Him
Shall not perish
but have everlasting life.
              John 3:16 KJV

God's Hidden Symbol

We have been thinking about Passover this week

and how Jesus was and is prefigured in the Seder Supper and events relating to the Exodus of the Jewish nation from Egypt during the Passover event.

As you well know, Jesus, as the Lamb of God, died on the cross to provide salvation for those who accept His gift of substitutionary atonement.

But did you know that Jesus is not only pictured in the Passover Exodus and the Seder supper (among other things), something really significant about Him and His death is also pictured in our bodies!

Yes.  No Kidding.

HERE'S THE LINK to God's Hidden Symbol of Laminin

The Night Sky

Have you been outside to look at the night sky lately?

It's pretty amazing.

HERE'S THE LINK to The Night Sky

The Lord's Supper (The Last Supper)

...And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it,

and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying,

Drink ye all of it;

For this is my blood of the new testament,

which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine,

until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. ...

           Matthew 26:26-29 KJV
 

These were the words of the Lord God Jesus Christ at the time of the Last supper before He was crucified. If you watched the video yesterday about the Seder Supper of Passover, you understand the meaning of these words.  If you did not watch it yet -- I urge you to watch the video asap because it will clarify and clearly explain the somewhat confusing concepts of Jesus' body and blood (bread and wine)

Passover (Pesach) begins today

Passover this year is from April 10 through 17. 

It begins with the Seder Supper.

So What exactly is Passover?

Well, Passover celebrates the departure (exodus) of the Jewish Nation from Egypt after about 400 years of living in Egypt, most of that time in slavery.

If you are rusty on those events, check out the Biblical account in Exodus 12. HERE'S THE LINK

The Passover Super observed at the time of the Exodus of the Jews from Egypt is now observed annually as a memorial of that miraculous Exodus.

It reveals not only reminders of that past event --

but it also reveals significant types / prophetic pictures pointing to future events.

There are many things eaten and done during the Seder Supper, each with significant symbolism.

Today we are linking to a very interesting and informative video by David Brickner, the Director for the Jews for Jesus Ministry. It was presented at a Church worship service and explains what the various elements of the Seder supper commemorate --

but more importantly -- it explains what the various elements and activities reveal as prophetic pictures.

Whether you are a Christian or a Jew --this is definitely a must watch video.  So carve out some time (about 26 minutes) and prepare to learn a lot.

HERE'S THE LINK to Christ in the Passover.






 

Hymn: To God Be the Glory

Last Sunday we listened to this famous Hymn in the simple piano version with no fancy choir or orchestra.

But, would you like to hear this WITH a humongous choir and an outstanding orchestra?

Thought you would.

So HERE'S THE LINK to To God be the Glory

Puppy Mudder Course

Last weekend most folks were 'into' the big Basketball finals.

So this weekend those of you who were glued to your TV sets and radios are likely yearning for more sports action.

So, to satisfy your quest for sporting adventures, we have found a wonderful new sport that is coming soon.

It is the Puppy Mudder Course and we found a link to the preview.

It's a hoot !

HERE'S THE LINK to the Puppy Mudder Course

Scripture of the Day

We have learned a lot about the Commandments of God this week.

Therefore today's Scripture of the Day has extra meaning.

Here it is:

" If ye (you) love Me (God Jesus),

Keep My commandments."

                John 14:15 KJV

Math Professor's April Fool's Day Prank

This is hilarious.

A Math Professor really has his class in stitches with this wonderful April Fool's day prank.

Check this out.

It is a hoot.

HERE'S THE LINK to Math Professor April Fool's Prank