Many Skin Tones but only One Race

Yesterday, at the end of the article there was a short 7 minute video that explained a LOT about skin color.

If you didn't watch it -- go back and do it now.

And whether you did or not -- and you really need to view it because it has a lot of interesting information

including information as to how many Children Adam and Eve had !!!

Do you know?

Anyway…..

today our link is to an even shorter t(3 minute 38 second Video) that further explains why people have different skin colors.

This is verrrrrry interesting.

HERE'S THE LINK to Many Skin Tones One Race








 

Are we really Different?

This is a picture of the structure of part of a DNA double helix.  It was  made by and posted on Wikipedia by Brian0918&#153 and is in the Public Domain.

Today many folks are really into DNA testing to find out as much as they can about their ancestors.

Today's link is to an article which has some surprising information for those searching for their ancestors

and even for those who aren't.

Either way you will find this article and the accompanying video very interesting.

Check this out.

HERE'S THE LINK to Human Genetics Are we really different

Where / how did the first atom form?

This is a very important question.

Do you know the answer?

Today's link is to a very very short video with an answer.

HERE'S THE LINK to Where did the first atom form




 

Favorite Hymns

As you know, each Sunday we try to post a favorite or well known Hymn.

But did you know that some groups of people have a very specific favorite hymn?

No?

Well, check out today's link.

It is a hoot.


HERE'S THE LINK TO Favorite Hymns of various people and professions




 

Hymn: Great is Thy Faithfulness

Sung by a Choir.

And they have discovered harmony.

Wow.


HERE'S THE LINK to Great is Thy Faithfulness




 

20 Ways to use Dryer Sheets

It is Saturday so many of you are probably doing chores today.

And among your many chores you are probably doing your laundry.

So you have your box of Dryer sheets handy.

But did you know that there are many more uses for Dryer sheets than just plopping into the dryer?

Yep.

And today's link will give you some nifty new uses.

HERE'S THE LINK to 20 Unexpected ways to use Dryer Sheets




 

Why must the Age of the Earth be resolved?

The link today is to a very important topic.

Why is it important?

Well, because there are 2 views about the Age of the Earth.

And both can not be correct.

Today's link will explain -- and it also provides a link for a free eBook with even more information.

HERE'S THE LINK to Why Must the age of the Earth Issue be resolved




 

Samuel Morse the Telegraph and Morse Code

We've come a long long way since the first transmission of a communications signal over the airwaves.

That occurred on May 24, 1844.

So what led up to this?

And what did the first transmission say?

Today's link will give you those details and more.

HERE'S THE LINK to Samuel Morse, the Telegraph, and Morse Code.

Lithium in Stars

Lithium rich stars confound astronomers.

That is the title of an article to which we are linking today.

Lithium in Stars?

Why is that important? 

And what difference does it make?

Well, for an explanation -- check out this article

HERE'S THE LINK to Lithium rich stars confrounds astronomers

Atlanta

This picture is a Panoramic shot of Downtown Atlanta at sunset and was taken by Anish Patel and posted on Wikipedia.

Today's link about Atlanta is going to make you smile --

and probably laugh out loud.

Indeed it is Hilarious.

Why?

Because it tells the truth about Atlanta.

HERE'S THE LINK to Atlanta

John Wesley and Methodism

John Wesley is known as the founder of the Methodist Church Movement.

A friend of DIT found the article to which we are linking today

It tells of Wesley's life and influence ---

and is very interesting.

HERE'S THE LINK to John Wesley and the Methodist Movement

Hymn: Jesus keep me near the Cross

Another Hymn by Fannie Crosby.

Sung by the Vagle Brothers in 4 part harmony.  (Remember harmony?)

Sing along with them.  The words are provided.

And if you keep listening, the next Hymn up is "Near the Cross" again with words and harmony.  Wow.

Anyway --

HERE'S THE LINK to Near the Cross



 

Fossil Trees

Hmmmm. This is an interesting article.

What? Why? you ask.

Well, it seems that Fossil trees are more complex than contemporary trees.

Hmmmm.

This seems odd because if evolution is true -- then one would think it would be the other way around.

Check out this article for an explanation of what this means.

HERE'S THE LINK to Extinct Trees were the world's most complicated



 

Brown Recluse Spider

It is spring and folks are working in leaves and woodpiles and garages and …

well in many places.

But this is not always 'safe'.

Safe?  What do you mean? you ask.

Well, a recent posting on facebook explains.

HERE'S THE LINK to Beware of the Brown Recluse Spider



 

And That's how the fight started

Today's link is to some very interesting short explanations of situations which resulted in -- well ---

before I give away the plots

just check this out for yourself

and prepare to smile and laugh.

And now, with that by way of introduction

HERE'S THE LINK to And that's how the fight started




 

Is there a Literal Hell?

Unless you have Joined Rip Van Winkle in a long sleep

or have just returned from Mars so you aren't 'up' on the latest news --

You have probably heard the discussion about whether or not the Pope believes in a literal hell.

Today's link is to an article that tells what the Bible and Jesus have to say about Hell.

HERE'S THE LINK to Is There a Literal Hell











 

God's Hidden Symbol

We have been thinking about Christ's Death, Burial, and Resurrection recently

and also about 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

How to get to Heaven

Over the past few days we have been recounting the events of the Lord God Jesus Christ's death, burial, and resurrection.

We discovered that He died as the substitutionary sacrifice to pay the death penalty which is required for sin.

Since everyone has sinned -- everyone must pay his or her own death penalty (of eternity in Hell)

UNLESS

they confess their sins and ask God for forgiveness.

If they do that --

Then Christ's substitute death is offered to that person as a gift !!

If that person accepts the gift of Christ's death instead of his own and accepts Jesus as his Lord and God

then that person is immediately forgiven (is 'saved' from death / eternity in Hell)  and becomes a Child of God -- (They will be 'born again' and will able to say "I'm a Believer")

and they will spend eternity with Him in heaven.

How, exactly does a person do this? you ask.

HERE'S THE LINK to How to be saved and get to Heaven



 

Today is Resurrection Day - He is Alive !!!

Yes -- Jesus died on the Cross 2000+ years ago --

why?

because He was the substitute sinless sacrifice to pay the atoning penalty for the sins of mankind --

BUT after 3 days and nights he arose from the dead and was and still is ALIVE.

and over the next 40 days he was seen by many (more than 500)  before ascending into Heaven.

                    Here is how Mark reported the event for us:

And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.

And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.

And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre?

And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.

And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.

And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.

But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid.

Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.

And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept.

And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.

After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.

And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them.

Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

                                          Mark 16: 1- 20   KJV

HERE's the link to HE IS ALIVE as if told by Peter the Apostle when he learned of Christ's resurrection.

Passover begins today

Passover is a Jewish Holiday that has been observed for Millinenia.

But did you know that it has a special correlation and connection that is understood and observed by Christians?

What?

Well, Amazingly -- for thousands of years --

Passover predicted and pictured  the coming events of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ and provided the reason why.

For a more detailed explanation of this

HERE'S THE LINK to what the symbols of Passover pictured








 

Today is Good Friday

Then said Jesus (while on the cross)

Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.

And they (the soldiers) parted his raiment, and cast lots

                     Luke 23:34 KJV

These were some of the words of Christ on the day He was Crucified.

To learn more about this very important event in History

HERE'S THE LINK to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ




 

As we approach Good Friday and Easter

"Since by man came death….by man came also the resurrection and the life…."

these are some of the words from Handel's Messiah.

As we approach Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday (aka Easter),

now is a good time to listen to them and think about these momentous events.

HERE'S THE LINK to Since By Man came Death

Why Did Jesus have to die?

 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:

That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

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 3:14 -18   kjv

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.


                                        John 14: 6  kjv

Was the The Sahara Desert always a desert

 No !!!

And the article to which we are linking today explains why.

HERE'S THE LINK to More Evidence of a Wet Sahara






 

A new Ham Radio Website

From time to time, as you have no doubt noticed, we have posted information related to Ham (Amateur) Radio.

Today's link is to an interesting new Ham Related website.

It is the website for a new group of YL Hams in Chattanooga TN USA

YL Hams?  What is that? you ask.

Well, YL is the name Hams (Amateur Radio Operators) use for Lady hams-- whereas OM is the term used for Men (aka Old Men). 

This and much more is explained in the various drop down lists on the website.

This website is especially designed for newbies in the Ham Radio field. 

But whether you are a Ham or not or a newbie or an experienced ham or not,

you will likely find something of interest on this site.

And if you are not yet a Ham but might  want to become a ham or find out more about Hams, 

then today's DIT is for you.

Why?

Because it tells you HOW you can become a ham and a whole lot more.

Interested?

Yes, thought you would be.

And even though it is a YL website,

really everyone (YLs, OMs, and interested or wannabe hams) will find it interesting, informative, and useful.

HERE'S THE LINK to the website  YLHams.rivercity.Net

Today is Palm Sunday

This picture of Christ entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday was posted on Wikipedia by the Brooklyn Museum and is in the Public Domain in its country of origin and in the USA.

Palm Sunday is the recollection and memorial observance of a very momentous event in history

because

it begins the week which ended in the death and Resurrection of the Lord God Jesus Christ.

For more information

HERE'S THE LINK to Palm Sunday

20 Uses for dryer sheets

 It's Saturday and it's spring --

so you are likely considering doing some spring cleaning.

Today's link will provide some ideas to help in that project.

Check them out.

HERE'S THE LINK to 20 unexpected uses for dryer sheets.




 

More about Continental Erosion

This picture was taken by  Philkon Phil Konstantin and posted on Wikipedia.

It is interesting because it shows the detail of the columns on the Devil's Tower in Wyoming.

Why is this important, you ask?

Well, the article to which we are linking today builds upon yesterday's link and information

and

provides additional information about Continental Erosion changes and why they are important.

HERE'S THE LINK to More about Continental Erosion




 

Rapid Erosion Supports Creation Model

 This picture of the White Cliffs of Dover was taken by Immanuel Giel and was posted on Wikipedia.

It shows the white cliffs of calcium carbonate that is found there and in many other places around the world.

Why should anyone care about this? you ask.

Well, the article to which we are linking today will explain.

HERE'S THE LINK to Rapid Erosion supports creation model




 

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