Do you need Wisdom?

If any of you lack wisdom,

let him ask of God,

that giveth to all men liberally,

and upbraideth not:

and it shall be given him.

                James 1: 5 KJV

On This day in History

Several things happened on this day in History including

"in 1899 Asprin was registerd as a trademark"

"In 1869 The first periodic table of Chemical elements was presented"

"In 1475 Michelangelo (Italian painter and sculptor) was born"

"In 1982 Ayn Rand (Russian/American author, philosopher died"

"In 1842 Constanze Mozart (the German wife of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) died"

And there were other events, of course, but these are some that were listed on the
Checkiday.com Website.

Thought you would be interested

 

Hymn: Power in the Blood

The words of this familiar Hymn will be on the screen with Piano playing the hymn so you can sing along.

HERE'S THE LINK to THERE IS POWER IN THE BLOOD



 

This was Inauguration Day until 1937

The current President of the United States, was sworn in on Jan 20, 2017.

But did you know that Jan 20 was not always the date for the Inaugural ceremonies?

The very first Inaugural Ceremony was of George Washington and it was held on April 30, 1789 at the Federal Hall in New York City.

George Washington's second inauguration was on March 4, 1793.

Pictured here is a Postcard depicting the Second Inauguration of President Theodore Roosevelt which was held on March 4, 1905, in Washington D.C.

In fact, From 1793 until 1933 all the inaugurations were held on March 4 (or on March 5 if the 4th fell on a Sunday). 

Why?  Mainly because the weather made transportation difficult until the spring (or so I have heard).

But, due to the passage of the 20th amendment to the US Constitution, the March 4 date was changed to January 20 (or the 21st if the 20th is on a Sunday.)

Apparently transportation problems due to weather had improved sufficiently to do away with the March 4 date.

So, beginning in 1937 and continuing to the present, Presidents were and are inaugurated on January 20 (or on the 21st if the 20th is on a Sunday)

Interesting and thought you would want to know.

The Grace of God

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation

hath appeared to all men.

            Titus 2: 11

Why He Died

For God (The Father) so loved the world

that He Gave His only begotten son (Jesus)

That whosoever (you, me, anyone) believeth in Him

should not perish

but have everlasting life (in Heaven).

                           John 3: 16 KJV

What He Did

And being found in fashion as a man,

He (Jesus) humbled himself,

and became obedient unto death,

even the death of the cross.

                                              Philippians 2: 8

Origin of the Races

Yesterday we read a brief article about the origin of the races.

Today let's watch a very brief video (1 minute 25 seconds)

that gives some details about the various pigmentations of the races.

I think you will find this interesting.

HERE'S THE LINK to ORIGIN OF THE RACES

Origin of the Races

Much is discussed these days about the various Ethnic Races.

But what is the Origin of the various races.

This brief article explains.

HERE'S THE LINK to the ORIGIN OF THE RACES



 

Hymn: Are you washed in the Blood

Today's Hymn is a well-known Christian hymn written by Elisha A. Hoffman in 1878.

It is sung by the Antrim Mennonite Choir, from their album 'Amazing Grace.'   

HERE'S THE LINK to ARE YOU WASHED IN THE BLOOD

Procrastination can be deadly

The Urgency of Salvation is discussed in this very brief devotional.

You would do well to check this out before it is too late.

HERE'S THE LINK to THE URGENCY OF SALVATION



 

Purpose of the Scriptures?

For whatsoever things were written aforetime

were written for our learning;

that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures

might have hope.

                                                      Romans 15:4 KJV

Is Genesis History?

This is the title of a movie that will be released on Thursday February 23 / 2017.

But The thing is that this will ONLY be for ONE DAY (Thursday Feb 23 / 2017)

It is going to be in a 'zillion'  theaters on that one day

and then 'poof' your opportunity is over.

Perhaps there will be a DVD but who knows.

Anyway, we are leaving this post up until the day of the showing

to give you an opportunity to check it out and to see where it is being shown in your area.

So with that by way of explanation, HERE'S THE LINK TO IS GENESIS HISTORY ?  with all the details including a brief promo video trailer, the listing of the theaters where it will be shown, and more.

Hymn: Nothing but the Blood

Our Hymn today builds upon our devotional thought of yesterday.

What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

O precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow
No other fount I know
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

For my pardon this I seek
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
For my cleansing this my plea
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

This is all my hope and peace
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
This is all my righteousness
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

O precious is the flow
that makes me white as snow
No other fount I know
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Those are the words, Now HERE'S THE LINK

Life in the Blood

"For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul."
                                           Leviticus 17:11

This is a very profound verse.

For a short but powerful explanation of why it is so important and profound, HERE'S THE LINK



 

Tomorrow

"Boast not thyself of tomorrow;
for thou knowest not
what a day may bring forth."

Proverbs 27:1

Trust in the Lord

Why trust in the Lord, you ask? 

 Because

"The LORD is good,
a stronghold in the day of trouble;
and He knoweth them that trust in Him"   


           Nahum 1:7 KJV

How to come to/ Access God

"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"   I Timothy 2:5

For brief but important devotional comments on this verse

HERE'S THE LINK

Today is Valentine's Day

Today is Valentine’s day !

In America, many folks celebrate this day with Cards, Flowers (Roses, Bouquets, etc.), Chocolates, Jewelry, and even proposals of Marriage.

But, believe it or not, this is not just an American Holiday.

In Finland, for example, it is known as “Friend’s Day”

and in Guatemala it is known as “Day of Love and Friendship.”

And doubtless many other countries also celebrate this day.

But regardless of where you are -- Happy Valentines day.

Scripture of the Day: John1:3

"All things were made by Him
and
without Him was not anything made that was made"

John 1:3 KJV

Hymn Holy Holy Holy

Our Hymn today is that well known call to worship.

(Alas it is preceded by an ad but you can click it off in about 4 seconds.)

Then you are free to listen, worship, and Sing along with the choir.

HERE'S THE LINK

Katie has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge

This morning Katie the Toy Poodle crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.

Born in 2001, she was 15 years old (which is 105 in dog years).

Beloved by many DIT'ers, and especially by me, She will be be sorely missed as you can well imagine.

She had a long, full, and adventurous life but in this past year old age finally began to take its toll.  

She was having difficulties hearing, was almost blind, had trouble walking and, well, she was just getting tired and life wasn't fun anymore.

So, sadly, it was time for her to take the journey over the Rainbow Bridge.

The two pictures below depict the event.  

Goodbye Katie. You will be missed and will always be in my / our hearts and memories.

April 1, 2001 - Dec. 20, 2016

Why shouldn't people accept millions of years?

You have no doubt noticed that many DIT entries are related to the young earth vs old earth controversy.

By this we mean:

Young Earth refers to the literal Biblical teaching of Creation by God a few thousand years ago.

Old Earth refers to the Evolutionary theory of big bang, billions of years, and other variations on the 'theme' including several Christian Compromise ideas such as Day Age Theory, Gap Theory, and Theistic evolution.

But, why is this important?

What difference does it make?

Well, a very good article explains. 

HERE'S THE LINK to why shouldn't we aceept millions of years

Hymn: When I survey the Wondrous Cross

Earlier this week Yom Kippur was celebrated.

As you will recall, Yom Kippur, the Jewish Feast Day of Atonement, was observed annually in the Old Testament Times by the sacrifice of a Lamb.

The sacrifice was for the purpose of atoning for the sins of the people.

But, an annual lamb sacrifice was unable to provide complete and total forever sacrifice -- rather it was a picture of the coming one time for all perfect sacrifice

and that was the sacrifice of the Lord God Jesus Christ, who came to earth to become the perfect sinless Lamb of God.

He died on Calvary, as the Lamb of God, that had been pictured for centuries and centuries in the annual observance of Yom Kippur.

The final perfect atoning sacrifice was made when the Lord God Jesus Christ died on the cross at Calvary --

Why did He die?

He died to pay the death penalty of all mankind forever --

Today's Hymn tells what this accomplished, why, and how we should individually respond.

HERE'S THE LINK to When I survey the Wondrous Cross

Weird Bridges

There are bridges and then there are bridges --

Another DITer found a link to some of the most unusual bridges you can ever imagine.

Since the link takes us to a zillion photos of weird bridges,

let's go there without further ado.

HERE'S THE LINK to Weird Bridges

Iceland is Beautiful

Yesterday we discovered that letters can get to their destination in Iceland using a map for an address.

Recently several DITers visited Iceland.

And they agreed that the country, though large, did not have an abundance of people -- so that a letter with a map would probably work.

They also noted that Iceland is a beautiful place -- as indicated in the picture above of one of the many waterfalls in Iceland (this photo was taken by one of the DITers.)

Then another DITer found a link to a site that has a bunch of beautiful photos of Iceland.

Would you like to see them?   Thought you would -- so

HERE'S THE LINK to Photos of Iceland

A letter with only a map for an address

Yes, no kidding.

A friend of DIT found today's very interesting link.

What is it?

Well, it seems that a letter was sent to a person in Iceland but without the usual street and town address.

It just had a picture of a map!

And it arrived.

Yes, Iceland is a big country but it doesn't have a zillion folks.  So believe it or not, the letter arrived.

Would you like to see the envelope and the map?

Thought you would.

So HERE'S THE LINK to a letter with only a map for an address


 

Today is Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and most Holy day on the Jewish calendar.

Interestingly it is another Jewish holiday that ends with one long blast on the Shofar.

In the Old Testament Yom Kipper was observed annually by the sacrifice of a perfect Lamb whose blood atoned for the sins committed by the people of the Jewish nation in the preceding year.

But the death sacrifice of a perfect Lamb each Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) was not sufficient to fulfill the the death penalty for all sins for all people for all time.

It was only a picture of the coming future complete and final payment for sins.

It pictured the future sacrifice of a once and only perfect sacrifice to pay the death penalty for anyone -- Jew and non-Jew -- who would accept that free gift of the substitute death.

In the first Century, The Lord God Jesus Christ came to earth as the Lamb of God,  the perfect and final sacrifice.

Jesus' sinless life made him the perfect Lamb.

Jesus' sacrificial death as the Lamb of God provided the final and perfect atonement.

Jesus' resurrection 3 days later proved He was God, the Lamb of God, and the accepted atoning sacrifice.

Jesus' sacrifice was payment for all sins of all mankind and provides salvation for anyone who believes and accepts His atoning sacrifice.

Anyone can accept the free gift of salvation made available by Jesus, the perfect Lamb of God.

And it is essential that everyone personally and individually accept this free gift

Why?

Because --

There is no other way unto salvation except through Jesus Christ.

Our link today is to the Hymn, At Calvary, which tells how Christ's death atones for my and your sins.

HERE'S THE LINK to At Calvary

Important Apple iOS 10 information

If you have recently updated your iPhone or Ipad to iOS 10

you have probably encountered a few problems, as usually happens when something 'new' is tried.

But, did you know that there are a few somewhat hidden problems that you may not have recognized but may be suspecting --

such as -- does your battery seem to be running down faster than before?

If so -- then today's DIT is for you.

Seems that Kim Komando has posted a link that tells of these problems and how to fix them.

If you are using iOS 10 you need to know about this.

HERE'S THE LINK to if you updated to iOS 10

Today is Columbus Day

 For the 'historically challenged' this day is only another holiday, another time to get off work or get out of school.

Indeed, not much is taught about Christopher Columbus anymore.

You probably know that he is credited with the discovery in 1492 of the hemisphere in which America is located.

You probably also have heard the quote "in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue"

You might even remember that his 3 ships were the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria (pictured here)

But that is probably about all most people know.

So, today, we are providing a link that will help fill in some of the gaps of Columbus day and Christopher Columbus.

HERE'S THE LINK to Columbus Day

Today's Hymn: Gloria in Excelsis Deo

Today's Hymn / Anthem is

By Vivaldi and Sung by the King's College Choir.

Awesome.

You will likely want to listen or sing along more than once.

HERE'S THE LINK to Gloria in Excelsis Deo

Amazon Fulfillment Warehouse

You have probably ordered something from Amazon.

And it probably arrived reallllly fast.

But, have you ever wondered what the inside of an Amazon Warehouse looks like and how your order was filled so rapidly?

Well, today I drove by the outside of an Amazon Warehouse.

It was huge -- and went on and on and on.

And I wondered, hmmmmm, what goes on inside an Amazon warehouse. 

A friend works in one but her description doesn't do it justice -- though she says she walks many miles every day --

The brief video to which we are linking today will give you a better picture of what goes on in an Amazon Fulfillment Center and why she walks so many miles every day.

HERE'S THE LINK to what happens inside an Amazon Warehouse

Carbs that can help you loose weight

What?

We have been told repeatedly that if you want to loose weight you must cut out carbs.

And for many of us that is not good news.

Sigh.

But did you know that not all carbs are bad?

Joy and happiness, at least 5 carbs can help you loose weight.

At least that is what the article to which we are linking today maintains.

HERE'S THE LINK to 5 carbs that can actually help you Lose Weight.


 

How Could Noah Build the Ark

Yesterday we considered the question of whether or not there was a real historical person named Noah and if there was a real world wide flood.

So, your next logical question would be (assuming you now believe that Noah and the Flood are real)

How could Noah actually build an Ark !!!

The article to which we are linking today explains.

HERE'S THE LINK to How could Noah Build the Ark

Was there really a Noah's Ark and Flood?

Recently I watched a video (which we will soon post for you to view also)

in which, among other things, folks were asked if they believed if there had been a literal Noah and a literal flood.

As you might surmise, most said NO.

Is this important? you ask.

Well, the article to which we are linking today will provide interesting and important information about this topic.

HERE'S THE LINK to Was there really a Noah's Ark and Flood?

Rosh Hashanah is today and tomorrow

Rosh Hashanah began at sundown yesterday and ends at sundown on Tuesday.

What is Rosh Hashanah and why 2 days?

It is the beginning  of the Jewish New Year and, according to Jewish tradition, as indicated on the chabad website: "the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, and a day of judgment and coronation of G-d as King"

The reason for the 2 days (some say Oct 3 and 4 this year and others say October 2-4) is because the day on the Jewish calendar begins and ends at sundown (instead of at midnight on the calendar of the rest of the world).

So, Rosh Hashanah is First Day of the Jewish New Year and is also known as "The Feast of Trumpets"

This Holiday covers two days since the exact time it begins is based on when the first sliver of the New Moon is sighted.

Even though it is shown on the calendar to begin this year at Sundown today and extend through sundown tomorrow, IF the New Moon is not seen today, then the day will be observed tomorrow beginning at sundown and extending through the next day.

So we are leaving this DIT up for 2 days since one is not exactly sure when it will be observed.

In fact, this is the ONLY Jewish Holiday that 'no one knows for sure when it will begin'.   Hmmmm.  Does this ring a bell in your thought process?

Also, leaving this DIT up for two days will give you time to hear the Shofar sounds and read the wonderful summary article explaining about this very important time of Celebration for Jews and Christians.

Christians? Why is a Jewish Holiday important to Christians?

Well, when you read the article you will find out.

So, with that said, HERE'S THE LINK to Rosh Hashanah The Feast of Trumpets.

And to hear the actual Shofar sounds of Rosh Hashanna HERE'S THE LINK.

Sunday Hymn: Cast thy burden upon the Lord

Today's hymn is another beloved one which is well known to almost everyone.

It is very short, only about 1 minute in length, so you might want to listen more than once.

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

5 Surprising things your Smartphone can do

A couple of years ago my smartphone became dumb (i.e. quit working)

so I had to get another.

And talk about smart !!!

This phone was sooooooo smart that I bought a 300+ page book to figure out how to use it.

And, the interesting thing is that instructions on how to use the Phone to actually call someone didn't appear until page 100.  I kid you not.

So smart phones are realllllly smart and getting smarter every day.

The link today will only mention 5 of the apparently zillions of things a smart phone can do but I think you will find them interesting.

HERE'S THE LINK to 5 surprising things your smartphone can do

Daniel Boone

Awhile back, on July 6, 2016, we posted a DIT about the Battle of Blue Licks.

To read that previous entry about the Battle of Blue Licks CLICK HERE

One of the participants in that battle was the well known American Hero, Daniel Boone.

For those who are 'historically challenged' and may not know much about Daniel Boone, today's Link will provide some very important information about who he was and what he believed.

HERE'S THE LINK to Daniel Boone

The Ride Along Suitcase

Suitcases have come a long way --

From big trunks on stage coaches and overseas voyages

to hand held suitcases

then to rolling suitcases on 2 wheels such as the one pictured here

and then to the 4 wheeled rolling suitcases

which most folks thought was surely the final evolution of the suitcase --

But wait !!!

Wait?

Yes, it gets even better -- there has been another leap in the evolution of the suitcase !!!

What is it ??? you ask

Well, now we have a suitcase you can ride !!!!

Ride?

Yes, no kidding -- this seems to be the next step in suitcase development

and if it were not so expensive I would want one now.

To learn about and see a short video of the Ridealong Motorized Suitcase HERE'S THE LINK

Retiring on a Cruise Ship

Many folks, perhaps even you, have taken a cruise.

And, for most it was a fun and enjoyable experience and most are also happy and eager to return home when the trip is over.

But, believe it or not -- not everyone returns home.

Some decide to LIVE on a cruise ship.

To learn about one person who sold her home and possessions and now is living  on a Cruise Ship, HERE'S THE LINK


 

Computers Unroll and Decipher Scroll

A friend of DIT found this very interesting and unusual article.

What now? you ask

Well it seems that a badly burnt scroll was found but was so badly burned that everyone was afraid to try to unroll it.

It was not a beautiful, easy to unroll and read scroll such as the one pictured here of the Book of Esther.

No -- it was so badly burned and damaged that even touching it could likely totally destroy it.

So, What to do?

Well, believe it or not -- a way was found

A most unusual way.

To find out how the Burnt Scroll was unrolled and deciphered HERE'S THE LINK

Antikythera Mechanism and Human Skeleton

On Monday, May 11, 2009 we posted a DIT about the Antikythera mechanism.

What was it?

It was described by Donald Chittick in his Book, The Ancient Puzzle of Man (pictured here) as

“an analog computing device or ‘computer’ (that) was recovered from a ship which had sunk in the Aegean Sea in the first century B.C. ...”

To read more about and see a picture of this ancient computer HERE'S THE LINK

But the reason we are mentioning it again is because there has been additional information about another discovery related to this Antikythera mechanism.

What is it?

Well, it seems that skeletal remains of at least one sailor, who went down with the ship carrying this unusual OOPA (Out Of Place Artifact),have been found.

To read more and see additional Pictures and videos, HERE'S THE LINK

And HERE'S ANOTHER LINK

Sunday Hymn

Our Hymn today is actually the well known Call to Worship --

Holy,  Holy,  Holy

The words are provided so read or sing along

HERE'S THE LINK to Holy Holy Holy

Yellow Lines on the TV football field

It is saturday and time for all those many college football games

and you are likely lined up on a couch or at a friend's house or somewhere watching the games on TV --

And doubtless you have noticed that, in addition to the normal white lines marking off each 10 yard segment, there is a Yellow Line (and often other lines) added to the TV screen to help you know where the key points of the play are to take place.

These additional lines are not on the field in 'real life' as those of you who go to the games in person have noticed.

But they are on the TV version and are really helpful. 

So, how do these lines get there?  What is the science behind them?

A friend of DIT found this video which explains how it is done. Thanks friend.

HERE'S THE LINK to those yellow lines in TV football games

Why do leaves change colors in the fall

Yesterday was the Autumnal Equinox

which means, among other things, that the leaves on deciduous trees are going to change colors and fall from the trees.

But why, you ask, do the leaves change from green to other colors?

The brief article to which we are linking today will explain.

HERE'S THE LINK to Why do leaves change colors in the fall





 

Autumn begins

Wow, how time flies.  Fall is already here and it seems like the year has just begun.

So what is so important about Autumn? you ask.

Well, it means that today is the day that Summer officially ends and Fall begins.

The 'fancy' name for this event is "The Fall Autumnal Equinox."

So what is the Fall Autumnal Equinox and why is it important?

Well, for one thing, it is that special day at the end of summer and the beginning of fall when the sun at the equator rises in the due East and sets in the due West.

This means that both the day and the night are about 12 hours long.

The reason why they are not exactly 12 hours each is explained in the article below.

But, more significantly, to those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, the days will now start getting shorter and shorter as each day passes and the nights will get longer and longer and longer ....

Until we come to the Winter Solstice when the shortest day of the year occurs.

But that is then and this is now.

And today is the Fall Autumnal Equinox.

To read more about the Equinoxes and view a really informative 2 min 38 second video from National Geographic, which they posted for the 2009 equinox,  but same concepts apply every year including this year,

HERE'S THE LINK to the First Day of Autumn

God's Perfect way

Why? Why? Why?

This is the common cry of almost everyone when they look at the 'problems' in their life or in the world or of people or of things around them.

And even though asking 'why' is ok, you don't always get an answer or the answer you get is is not what you wanted or expected.

What to do?

Well, this very short article by Dr. Henry Morris has a wonderful explanation when the question Why is asked.

Check it out.

HERE'S THE LINK to what Dr. Morris had to say about God's Perfect Way