3D vision in Praying Mantis

This awesome picture of a Praying Mantis was taken by Shiva Shankar and posted on Wikipedia.

But the link to which we will go today is even more awesome.

Why?

Because it describes the 3D Vision that the Praying Mantis has.

Wow.  Check this out

HERE'S THE LINK to 3D vision in the praying mantis





 

Today is the First day of spring

The technical definition of today's event is "The Spring Equinox"

and it is observed annually when the Sun crosses the celestial equator from south to north.

But, wow, that is technical --

and what we want to know in simple terms is that

yayyyy and hooray -- it is Spring at last.

Which means that

it is that wonderful time of the year when the cold of winter begins to fade away

and the warmth of the year begins to return.

Sooooooo Spring (the Spring Equinox) officially begins today.

And in many areas,including our own,

Flowers are blooming. Trees are budding. Grass is Growing.

The sky is blue and the birds are back.

No click though link today.  Instead just go outside and enjoy the arrival of Spring!

What is Death?

"Death is NOT the end of life;

it is only the gateway to eternity."

                    Billy Graham

Sunday Hymn: I know Whom I have believed

Sing along

The words are provided

HERE'S THE LINK to I know Whom I have believed





 

Bird saves friend with ? CPR

This is amazing.

Check this out.

HERE'S THE LINK to Bird saves friend with CPR







 

Remember the Eagles at Berry College ?

You will recall that there were 2 eaglets but one fell out of the nest and died.

But there is still one eaglet and it is really growing.

And yes we have posted a click through about this before --

but I am having a lot of fun watching the care and feeding of the parents to their surviving baby --

and want you to share in the happiness.

Soon the little eaglet will be big enough to venture out  and fly away--

but in the meantime

Be sure to see what is happening in the nest.

HERE'S THE LINK to viewing the Eagles at Berry College




 

If you like Chick-Fil-A's Frosted Lemonade

If you like Chick-Fil-A's Frosted Lemonade

you will likely like this also

What is it? you ask.

Well, Chick-fil-A has a new and somewhat similar drink.

It is called Frosted Sunrise

and you can buy it at the Chick-fil-A stores

or you can make it yourself.

HERE'S THE LINK to the recipe for Frosted Sunrise





 

Laminin - God's Hidden Symbol

This very very short video is  very interesting.

Does this suggest something well known to mankind?

Yes.

HERE'S THE LINK to God's Hidden Symbol








 

Jesus said

As a follow up to yesterday's scripture

This is what Jesus said about how to obtain salvation.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life. 

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world;

but that the world through him might be saved. 

He that believeth on him is not condemned: 

but he that believeth not is condemned already, 

because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 
 
                        John 3 16-18       KJV    

and

“I am the way and the truth and the life. 

No one comes to the Father except through me."

                        John 14: 6  NIV

The ONLY way to salvation

For there is one God

and one Mediator between God and men,

the Man Christ Jesus,

who gave Himself a ransom for all …

              I Timothy 2: 5-6a    NKJV 

Hymn: O Sacred Head Now Wounded

Today's Hymn is by J.S. Bach

and is another well known favorite of many.

The words are provided in the video -- so read or sing along.

HERE'S THE LINK to O Sacred Head Now Wounded




 

The Grocery Store List

I'm sure you remember the comedian Jeanne Robertson.

We have posted a few of her hilarious talks.

And today -- we are posting another.

What is it this time you ask?

Well, it is her telling of  "Don't send a man to the grocery store"

Sit back, relax and laugh as Jeanne tells about the time she sent her husband for some items.  It is a hoot.

HERE'S THE LINK to Don't send a man to the grocery store

!0 Uses for Vinegar

Vinegar -- it's not just something to enhance your meals -- it has many more uses.

Today's link is to amazing and very helpful information about many of the other things that vinegar can do.

Check these out.

HERE"S THE LINK to 10 uses for Vinegar




 

A thought for the day

This was a tweet we received from a friend of DIT

We don't know if the friend wrote it or if he just posted it from another sourcee but it is definitely worth pondering.

Here it is:

"Unbelief is the one sin that can nail the door of Hell shut behind you for eternity"

 

 

 

Music to study by

We know of several folks who are studying for various tests and exams -- including studying for Ham (Amateur Radio Operator) Exams.

But whether you are studying for a specific test or just studying to learn --

did you know that listening to music by Mozart does something to your brain that makes you learn?

True.  Studies have confirmed this.

So, if you are studying or reading or just relaxing, listening to music by Mozart will pay dividends.

Today's link is to about 25 minutes of Mozart music.   Listen in the background while you study or read or relax -- and see what a difference it makes.

HERE'S THE LINK to Mozart - Sonata for two pianos in D major K. 448




 

2 Signers of the Declaration of Independence

Today's link is to a very interesting article

What about? you ask.

Well, it seems that 2 signers of the Declaration of Independence died 50 years later on the exact same day.

Wow.  Interesting.  Tell me more you say.

OK

HERE'S THE LINK to 2 Signers of the Declaration of Independence






 

The Eagle Cam at Berry College

Recently  we posted a link to the Eagle Cam at Berry College.

At that time the mother eagle was sitting on two unhatched eagle eggs.

Well, now they have hatched --

but alas one eagle fell out of the nest last week and died !!! So sad.

So now there is only one little eaglet and the mother and father are raising it.

In fact, the father eagle recently brought a big stick and reinforced the edge of the nest -- think of that !  So smart.

Anyway, check out the current happenings at the Eagle nest.

HERE'S THE LINK to The Eagle Cam at Berry College.




 

Hymn: And can it be that I should gain

Here's another hymn written by Charles Wesley.

Sing along. 

The Words are provided.


HERE'S THE LINK to And can it be that I should gain








 

What do spiral galaxies tell us about the universe

Yes, that is the question --

What do spiral galaxies tell us about the universe?

Here's a really short but verrrrry interesting video that will make you think.

Check this out

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




 

How to get to heaven

This is a question that everyone will ask (or should) before they die.

So what is the answer?

Today's click through will explain.

HERE'S THE LINK to How to get to heaven.





 

Is there Genetic evidence for Adam and Eve

Monday we discovered that there seems to confirmation of the Biblical account of the Tower of Babel.

Today let's go even farther back in time -- to the Time of Adam and Eve

Why?

Because -- guess what --

Scientists have dicovered Genetic evidence for Adam and Eve

though they don't call them that.

Hmmm.

Anyway -- Check this out


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




 

11 Spectacular Ice Caves

Well, hopefully we are coming to the end of the 6 weeks of winter that the famous Chuck predicted --

and in our area winter seems to be over and trees are budding and jonquils are blooming

but before winter is totally over --

let's take one more look at cold and ice.

Heads up --- the pictures may be kinda slow to load but are worth the wait --

and while you are waiting, be sure to read the informative and interesting  comments in the section below the pictures.

HERE'S THE LINK to 11 Spectacular Ice Caves around the world




 

Discovery of ancient DNA … supports Tower of Babel ...

Hmmm.  Now this is interesting.

What?

Well, it seems that the "discovery of human DNA in Alaska has given scientists reason to believe the validity of the Biblical narrative of the mass spreading of people from the tower of Babel."

Hmmmm.  Imagine that!  The Bible IS correct.

For details and to read a brief summary of what was found and what it means --

HERE'S THE LINK to Discovery of Ancient DNA said to support Biblical 'Tower of Babel' Narrative




 

9 Mistakes you're making with your iPhone

Hmmmm.

This is pretty interesting --

Of course it is specific information for iPhone users

but I suspect that some of these mistakes are also similar for other brands of smart phones as well.

So whether you are an iPhone user or you use something else --

check out this article.

HERE'S THE LINK to 9 Mistakes you're making with your iPhone




 

Hymn: I need Thee every Hour

Today's Hymn is another well known favorite.

Sing along with the choir.

The words are provided.

HERE'S THE LINK to I need Thee every Hour






 

Fake Credit Card Terminals

Almost everyone uses credit card terminals these days --

but are these safe?

Well, some are and some aren't.

Today's link provides very helpful information to enable you to spot a fake credit card terminal.

HERE'S THE LINK to Could you Detect a Fake Credit Card Terminal




 

How should Christians Respond to Superstitions like Groundhog day

 A few weeks ago (on Feb 2) the annual event of Groundhog day was again observed with much fanfare.

And this year, the furry creature predicted 6 more weeks of winter.

Sigh.

So how is that working out for you? 

Are you still experiencing winter?

or was the groundhog wrong as he is almost 50 percent of the time.

And while we are on the topic of groundhog day and superstitions --

Today's link has some interesting insights regarding how Christians (and others) should respond to superstitions such as this.

HERE'S THE LINK TO How do Christians respond to superstitions like groundhog day.

How old are the brothers

You might think that this is a joke of some sort

but this statement is really true --

"Samual was born first, but his twin brother Ronan is older"

How can this be?

Today's link will Explain

HERE'S THE LINK to bizarre age twist for twin boys




 

Chimp DNA

While we are on the topic of Ancestry --

since yesterday's DIT was about "Are we really Different"

we thought you would be interested in today's brief video which further discusses this topic.

HERE'S THE LINK to Chimp DNA









 

Are we really that different?

Several friends are realllllly 'into' checking out their Ancestries, using various online Ancestry services and submitting their DNA for evaluation.

And they are discovering amazing connections and links.

However and interestingly 

some folks are discovering connections that they never expected.

And these connections are pointing towards a very important Biblical truth.

What is it? you ask

Well, today's link will explain that we are not really as different as we have been led to believe.

HERE'S THE LINK to Are we really different





 

Don't go to the Post Office Today

 Don't go to the Post Office today or expect any mail in your mailbox !

Why?

Well, today is President's day --

which is one of the days that the Post Office has a holiday.

And speaking of Holidays --

This is not the only day this year when you don't get and can't send any mail.

We have already had two such holidays this year --

and several more are scheduled.

To see the list of when there will be no mail service

HERE'S THE LINK to the 2018 Post office Holidays

Hymn: Softly and Tenderly Jesus is calling.

Yesterday, our Scripture verse told us HOW to spend eternity in Heaven with Jesus.

It is by believing in Jesus, confessing our sins, and accepting His gift of forgiveness and salvation.

Today our Hymn continues with that thought --

and invites you and everyone who has not yet accepted Jesus' gift of salvation

to do so.

HERE'S THE LINK to Softly and Tenderly Jesus is calling

How to have Everlasting Life in Heaven

Verily Verily

I (Jesus) say unto you,

He that believeth on Me (The Lord God Jesus Christ)

hath everlasting life.

                                                       John 6:47  KJV

The Solar Wind

Everyone knows about the sun!  

It has sunspots

It provides light, warmth, is essential for plants to grow -- and more

And some of that more, about which many people are not aware,

is that the sun produces a special kind of wind.

It is called the Solar Wind

and it is verrrrrry verrrry important.

Our link today will explain

HERE'S THE LINK to Space Sails and the Solar wind




 

Today is National Gumdrop day

Well, yesterday, being Valentine's day

everyone probably got flowers and boxes and boxes of Chocolates.

So I don't know why gumdrop day follows on the day after

but in some ways this makes sense

because gumdrops are also tasty and perhaps not as 'fattening' as chocolates.

But whatever the reason

we thought you would like to know that today is National Gumdrop day

For an explanation

HERE'S THE LINK to National Gumdrop day




 

Today is Valentine's Day

Usually when one thinks of Valentine's Day, boxes of Chocolates or Engagement rings or any number of things that reflect and commemorate one person's love and affection for another are exchanged.

But is this ALL that Valentine's Day pictures?

Today's link provides an interesting and profound insight into the real meaning of Love as viewed for God's perspective.

HERE'S THE LINK to Love and the Heart

Worry Worry Worry

Today our link is to a well known Insurance company Video about a dog who also worries.

People worry about money, health, etc.

But this dog worries about how to protect his prized possession -- his bone.

Watch as he tries to protect it.  And if you have time, a few more related  commercials follow -- so watch on -- and enjoy.

But, to get you started

HERE'S THE LINK to Dog with Bone

What's a Missing Link

When you contemplate the picture of of 'human evolution' depicted by the 4-6 (depending on the image) characeters in single file (ranging from an ape  to a current human)

you are told by this image that there are missing links that caused this transformation.

So, what are missing links?

And do they really exist?

The link today (pun not intended) will explain the missing links --

HERE'S THE LINK to What's a missing link




 

Hymn: My Savior First of all

Yes, I know this was our Hymn last week

but you will also love the version of it presented today

at a Gaither concert.

HERE'S THE LINK to My Savior First of all 

Ordering a Vanilla Milkshake

Last Saturday we saw a very funny video about White Water Rafting on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.

It was an epic story told by comedian Jeanne Robertson.

Well, if you liked that -- you are going to love today's link

Because now she is going to tell about the time she tried to order a simple Vanilla milkshake.

How could that be hard to do? you ask

Well, pull up a chair and prepare to laugh as you discover why this is not a simple thing to do.

HERE'S THE LINK TO We don't sell Vanilla Milkshakes




 

How Small can Life Be?

Today's link is to a very short article that tells how Small life can be --

and it is amazingly small.

I kid you not.

You can either read the article or click on the LISTEN link and have it read to you.

But, whichever avenue you take

be sure to check this out.

HERE'S THE LINK to How small can life be





 

A Miracle Ending to a Football Game

Well, Football season is now officially over

and folks are now turning to other sports to watch

But if you would like to have one more taste of the excitement of Football

you will enjoy today's link.

What is it ? You ask

Well, watch this brief one minute video and you will be amazed.

HERE'S THE LINK to a Miracle ending to a football game





 

New American Standard Bible drops 'Palestine'

Now this is interesting.

A recent article on WND tells of a one word change.

Now you might think -- one word? -- why is that important?

Well, they may have made other changes in the New American Standard Bible (the well known and popular NASB)  but the one described in the article is a significant change.

What is it? you ask

Well, apparently the work 'Palestine' has been removed and another word / phrase has replaced it.

What?  Why?  What difference does the changing of one word make?

Well, the article to which we are linking explains.

HERE'S THE LINK to NASB drops 'Palestine'





 

IPhone tracks your every move unless ...

A friend of DIT sent this in an email. 

Her comment was " …If you have an Android -- forget it -- too late  -- but if you have an iPhone there is something you can still do about it!"

This is a great heads up for iPhone users.

HERE'S THE LINK to iPhone tracks your every move unless you use these privacy settings




 

30 Everyday Objects you're using Wrong

Oh, no

Say it isn't so !!!

As the title of the article says "You'll never look at a staple remover the same way again"

And that is likely true for a number of the other things that will be mentioned.

So with that by way of introduction and warning

HERE'S THE LINK to 30 Everyday objects you're using all wrong

Hymn: My Saviour First of all

This is another classic written by Fanny Crosby.

The words are included.

Sing or hum along.

HERE'S THE LINK to My Saviour First of all



 

Rafting with a Baptist

I have done White Water Rafting on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon

and this is soooooo true.

What is true? you ask

Well, this video by Jeanne Roberson, the comedian explains.

And she is not kidding !!!

For those of you who have done White Water Rafting on the Colorado River you will keel over with laughter -- I did

for the rest of you who think this is put on -- it really is true.

The only thing that they did NOT do on the trip I was on was put out the wine.  Other than that -- she is right on.

And now -- with this heads up warning for a hilarious review of her trip on the Colorado River

HERE'S THE LINK to Rafting with a Baptist



 

Today is GroundHog day

It is that long awaited day when we supposedly find out if the brrrrrrr cold of winter will continue or if we can anticipate the warmer days of Spring.

Bottom line: If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow,

alas winter will continue for 6 more weeks.

But, if he does not see his shadow, then winter will soon end and he leaves his burrow for the anticipated soon coming spring weather.

Hmmm. Interesting.

To  find out more about Punxsutawney Phil, affectionally known as “Phil” for obvious reasons (spelling no doubt), and the results for each year since 1887, HERE'S THE LINK

Did everyone on Earth come from only 8 survivors of Noah’s Flood?

If there were only 8 survivors of Noah’s Flood,

how long did it take for the population to get to over 7 billion people today?

This is a verrrrrry interesting question.

And today's link is to a verrrrry short video of explanation.

HERE'S THE LINK to Did everyone on earth come from only 8 survivors of Noah's Flood?