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Romans 12:1-2
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by ...
Bible
What's the difference between...
Q: What's the difference between Tom Cruise and a tuxedo? A: One comes out of the closet on special occasions and the other is a tuxedo.
Humor
D. H. Lawrence
Tragedy is like strong acid - it dissolves away all but the very gold of truth.
Philosophy
August 28th, 1888
On this day in 1888: 8th U.S. Men's National Championship: Henry Slocum beats Howard Taylor (6-4, 6-1, 6-0)
Sports Facts
Exodus 15:26
Saying, "If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, ...
Bible
You're so ugly, you...
You're so ugly, you make blind kids cry.
Humor
James D. Watson
Science moves with the spirit of an adventure characterized both by youthful arrogance and by the belief that the truth, once found, would be simple as well as pretty.
Philosophy
August 27th, 1982
On this day in 1982: Rickey Henderson steals 119th base of season breaks Lou Brock's mark
Sports Facts
1 Corinthians 3:16
Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?
Bible
Last time I had a kiss like...
Last time I had a kiss like that, I was trying to bring my goldfish back to life.
Humor
James Madison
Perhaps it is a universal truth that the loss of liberty at home is to be charged to provisions against danger, real or pretended, from abroad.
Philosophy
August 26th, 1947
On this day in 1947: 1st black baseball pitcher Don Bankhead (Hit a HR on 1st at bat)
Sports Facts
Psalm 139:14
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
Bible
Why is it that the people with...
Why is it that the people with the smallest minds always have the biggest mouths?
Humor
Simone de Beauvoir
I tore myself away from the safe comfort of certainties through my love for truth - and truth rewarded me.
Philosophy
August 25th, 1968
On this day in 1968: NY Yankee outfield Rocky Colavito pitches 2 2/3 innings & beats Tigers 6-5; he played right field in 2nd game & homered
Sports Facts
Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Bible
I heard you went to have your...
I heard you went to have your head examined but the doctors found nothing there.
Humor
Lillian Hellman
Cynicism is an unpleasant way of saying the truth.
Philosophy
August 23rd, 1969
On this day in 1969: Audrey McElmory (US) wins World Cycling Championships, Brno
Sports Facts
Proverbs 20:1
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.
Bible
A typical macho man married a typical...
A typical macho man married a typical good looking lady, and after the wedding, he laid down the following rules. "I'll be home when I want, if I want, what time I want, and I don't expect any hassle from you. I expect a great dinner to be on the table, unless ...
Humor
Elizabeth Bowen
Nobody speaks the truth when there is something they must have.
Philosophy
August 24th, 1908
On this day in 1908: Tommy Burns KOs Bill Squires in 13 for heavyweight boxing titleBoxer and World Heavyweight ChampionTommy Burns NY Giants scores shown on electric diamonds known as "Compton's Baseball Bulletin" at Madison Square Garden
Sports Facts
Proverbs 4:20-22
My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.
Bible