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

Another Amazing Flashmob

From time to time Flash Mobs assemble and perform various musical renditions.

The Flash Mob today performs the 1812 overture in the city of Valencia.

Enjoy

HERE'S THE LINK to 1812 Overture

10 Interesting Facts about the Presidential Limo

No isn't like the sports car on the Left

or the almost military truck on the Right

but

Today's Link is to a 5 minute video that provides some very interesting information about the Limo which transports the Presidents.

Early in the video it tells you to subscribe BUT you don't need to do that -- the video will continue on whether you do or don't.

And now -- with that by way of introduction

HERE'S THE LINK to 10 facts about the Presidential Limo




 

The 7th Day

And God blessed the seventh day,

and sanctified it:

because that in it He had rested from all His work

which God created and made

                                                 Genesis 2: 3  KJV

Yes, You need to clean your dishwasher

 What?  Are we supposed to clean our dishwasher?

Why?  Isn't it clean?

How about all that soap and hot water and etc.

Doesn't that keep it clean?

Well, apparently not

and according to the link to which we are going today Dishwashers need to be cleaned.

HERE'S THE LINK that tells you how to clean your dishwasher

It all adds up

What all adds up? you ask.

Well, as you know the 'current theory' of earth origins is that everything is millions and billions of years old.

This, of course, is not the history recorded in the Bible.

So which concept of origins is correct?

Man's ideas?

or God's recorded (in the Bible) history?

Today's link will explain and will show how "it all adds up"

HERE'S THE LINK to it all adds up




 

Romans 10:9-10

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,

and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,

thou shalt be saved.

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness;

and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation"

                                Romans 10:9-10 KJV


or if you want to change the 161l English words of the KJV to today's words -- it reads


That if you will confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus,

and believe in your heart that God hasraised Him from the dead,

you will be saved.

For with the heart man believes unto righteousness;

and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation

                                    Romans 10: 9-10

Either way (old English or currently familiar words) this is essential to deciding where you will spend eternity -- in heaven vs. in hell.

Amateur Radio Field Day is this weekend

It all began in the late 1800s / early 1900s with Morse Code sent by apparatus such as is pictured here.

But wow have things changed.  Now Hams (Amateur Radio Operators) transmit using HF, VHF, UHF, Microwave, moonbounce, OSCAR satellites, many forms of Digital transmission, software defined radios and on and on and on.

Indeed there have been so many changes and advancements in Amateur radio that it will make your head spin.

It is totally amazing what Ham Radio Operators can do.

Beginning today at 2 pm EST Saturday and Ending at 2 PM EST on Sunday --

yes 24 hours -- including, of course, all night long--

you can find thousands (yes thousands) of Amateur Radio Operators (Hams) at multiple locations throughout the USA and even around the world communicating by these various modes and more.

Today's link will help you find a location near you.

Find a location and check it out. 

It will be a fun weekend of activity

and since it is a come as you are -- day or night -- you will find a lot of interesting transmissions going on. 

You don't have to stay all 24 hours but do drop in and learn about this exciting hobby.  

HERE'S THE LINK to Field Day Sites Locator

ARRL Field Day

It's that time of the year when Hams (Amateur Radio Operators) get on the air.

What?

Yes, every year during the 3rd Weekend (Sat and Sunday) in June, the big event occurs.

This year it is June 23-24.

So What is Field day? and why should I care? 

You are probably asking those questions and more if you are not  a Ham.

Today's link will explain --

And even though you are probably not a Ham, if you check out a Field Day site near you and watch the radio operations in person --

in fact, if you go to a Field day near you, you can get on the air yourself because most locations will have a GOTA (Get on the Air Station).

Try it out.  You might just get hooked on this fun hobby.

So with that by way of introduction

HERE'S THE LINK to What is Amateur Radio Field Day



 

Today is the first day of Summer

Ah, summer finally begins !

The time for vacations and fun is here at last.

Today, besides being the first day of summer,

it is also the longest day of the year.

Well, no, the day is not ‘longer’ because of more hours and minutes.  It is still a 24 hour day.

But, this is the day of the year with the longest time of daylight. 

After today, and until the winter solstice in December, the time of daylight will get shorter and shorter and shorter and ...

Then at the Winter Solstice, the shortest daylight day of the year, the days begin to get longer again until we reach next year’s “first day of summer”. 

And on and on the cycle goes day after day, year after year.

Hmmm. Sounds like some kind of ‘design’ here. 

Anyway, today, June 21, is the Summer Solstice, the First day of summer, and the day of the year with most daylight, hence the longest day of the year.

Thought you would want to know. 

No Click through today.  Just go out and enjoy the L O N G day !

Famous Radio Rooms and Call Signs

The Month of June is very special for Ham Radio Operators.

Why?

Well for one thing, the last weekend of June is the Annual Field Day Event --

we will explain about that in a couple of days.

But for today -- let's look way back into history and see what the early Radio Equipment looked like.

And you will also discover that through the years since the beginning of Radio there have been many very famous Hams (Amateur Radio Operators).

HERE'S THE LINK to Famous Radio Rooms

and HERE'S THE LINK to the names of many Famous Hams

Death Before Sin - why millions of years matters

 Yesterday we thought about the age of the earth

and wondered if it is really millions or billions of years old.

Today let's consider WHY the age of the earth is important.


HERE'S THE LINK to Death before sin - why millions of years matters





 

How old is the Earth

Yes, Yes, you constantly hear really old dates for the formation of the earth.

And have you noticed that every decade or so the age of the earth gets millions or billions of years older. 

Either there is something wrong with the dating or we are all personally aging faster and faster.

So how old IS the earth?

And what should we believe?

The link today has some very interesting things to consider.  Check it out.

HERE'S THE LINK to How old is the earth

Today is Father's Day

Another special day has rolled around.

In May, we celebrated Mother's Day and folks wore roses (red or white) to celebrate that day and their mothers.

And, of course, the mothers also got gifts -- lots of gifts such as chocolate, jewelry, etc.

Also, of course, most families took their mothers out to eat for the big day.

But for Father's day -- hmmmm. No roses.   What to do?

So folks buy ties, tools, and other such things for their fathers.

And instead of taking the fathers out to eat, they hand him a platter of raw  hamburgers, hotdogs, and steaks and send him outside in the heat to cook them on the grill.

There might be something wrong with this picture.   : )

Anyway, today IS Father's day.

And those of you who are out of town and far far away from your father and unable to be present for the goodies he will be grilling -- well, you should at least call him on the phone.

Or you could send him a text message.

Or an email.

Or whatever.

But do get in touch with your dad today and let him know how much you appreciate him.

For those who no longer have dads -- spend sometime today reflecting on your dad and appreciating what he did for you.

Speaking of reflection and appreciation, we have posted this before but it is worth repeating.

What is it? you ask.

Well, it is an article that was in the Register Guard Newspaper of Eugene, Oregon in 2009 -- an article written by a Sports Writer for that paper.  It was a tribute and a Happy Father's Day reflection about his dad.

It was great in 2009 and it is definitely worth repeating today

HERE'S THE LINK to the Happy Father's Day Article

Can we trust the Manuscripts of the Bible

Today's link is to a very interesting 2 ½ minute video that compares the manuscripts of the Bible to other ancient manuscripts.

Actually there are 2 short videos on the page to which we are linking so check them both out.

Comparisons are made to Tacitus, Plato, Herodotus, Caesar, and the New Testament.

The results are amazing.

You do NOT want to miss this !

HERE'S THE LINK to Ancient Manuscripts compared



 

Proverbs 3: 5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,


And lean not on your own understanding;


In all your ways acknowledge Him,


And He shall direct your paths.



                                                 Proverbs 3:5-6  NKJV

Today is Flag Day

Flag Day in the United States commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777.

The interesting history of how Flag Day ultimately came to be observed annually is given in a short article on Wikipedia.

HERE'S THE LINK to Flag Day in the USA






 

Working by Faith

There is a passage in the New Testament that has probably made you scratch your head.

What is it?

Well, in Matthew 20 there is an account about a man hiring workers. 

Some he hired first thing in the day, others later, and still others just before the work day ended.

But, when it came time to pay the workers, everyone got the same pay!

Obviously this caused those who worked all day much dismay.

But, what is the reason for this seeming discrepancy in pay?

The short article to which we are linking correctly begins with the comment: "This parable has long caused perplexity …" which is perhaps the understatement of the year (or century or whatever).

But this article also explains the reason for the same pay for all the workers.

I think you will find this most interesting. 

HERE'S THE LINK to why they got the same pay



 

1954 Civics Test for the 8th grade

Can you pass this test?

Wow.

What a test.

This link begins with the actual test in written form -- which is not easy to read --

but keep scrolling down and you will finally come to a typed form with answers.

Again, WOW.

So with that by way of introduction

HERE'S THE LINK to 1954 Civics test for the 8th Grade