Another Fun Sports Party Game

May 16, 2013

ShareCan You Name Original Pro Sport Teams?

The L.A. Lakers are well known in Pro Basketball Circles as World Champions. But, have they always been located in Los Angeles? See if you can name where the professional teams came from: expansion, another league, another name, original city, and what city (cities) they moved from.
Pro Football [...]

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The Ultimate Sports Quiz

May 7, 2013

ShareCan You Identify These Awards & Contests?

Sure, almost everyone knows that gold statues are given to finest work in television and movies (Oscars & Emmys). But I challenge you to name these athletic contests and awards. How many can you properly identify?
1-      The Breeder’s Cup
2-      Conn-Smythe Trophy
3-     [...]

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Small Town Little League Baseball in the 50s

May 4, 2013

ShareThe Second Most Embarrassing Moment in My Life!
I’ve often been asked by students when I substitute teach, “What were the 50s really like?” I usually say, “Watch ‘The Sandlot’ and ‘A Christmas Story.’” Although I had different experiences as a kid, those 2 movies are accurate portrayals of the life and times in the Middle [...]

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What is More Repugnant than Body Odor ?

April 18, 2013

ShareHow’s Your Love Walk?
Have you ever had a very active day when you were concerned about offending others with B.O. (body odor)? You’re not alone. I’ve seen students in a classroom putting on deodorant after their physical education class. I will admit from time to time, I’ve been concerned about my own cleanliness!
In times past [...]

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20 KEY QUOTATIONS ON BIG GOVERNMENT EXCESSES

April 17, 2013

ShareWarning: Governments Steal Your Liberties
Presidents and World Leaders have often warned of the dangers when governments get too big. Thomas Jefferson stated: “My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.”
As evidence – notice the recent wild spending after the Obama “Sequester” went into effect. While cutting essential services, [...]

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Key Quotations to Keep the U.S. Strong

April 11, 2013

ShareThoughtful Ideas from Patriots

“Freedom isn’t Free. You’ve got to pay a price. You’ve got to sacrifice for your liberty.”
Up With People was a youth movement born during the turbulent 1970s, as a  reaction to the negative and selfish attitudes trying to subvert our nation. Hundreds of energetic performances across America rang out with Freedom [...]

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Key Quotations from Winners!

April 10, 2013

ShareSignificant Thoughts from the Successful to Help You Flourish!

If someone wants to learn to speak the French language well, who might they listen to? Maybe a Frenchman who speaks it well? If one wants to learn to play tennis well, they should listen to established tennis players? Common Sense?
So, if someone wants to become [...]

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Key Quotations from Famous Authors

April 9, 2013

ShareSignificant thought from Writers Who Shaped America
1)         “Truth holds the world together.” – Hans Christian Anderson
2)         “If one can’t enjoy reading a book over & over again, there is no use reading it at all” – Oscar Wilde.
3)         “Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself.” – Henry [...]

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Priceless Nuggets from Isaiah

February 25, 2013

ShareKey Scriptures in the Old Testament – # 5
Written in the 8th century B.C., Isaiah is packed with prophecy of the coming Messiah ( chapters 9, 42, 49, 52, 53, & 61). They provide amazingly accurate depictions of Jesus. Also tucked inside Isaiah are shorter, but wonderful scriptures for exhortation, edification and comfort. For the [...]

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Weather Advisory and Alert!

February 21, 2013

ShareThis is no Joke! Weather Forecasters are in One Accord!
St. Louis, Missouri, February 21, 2013, 7:00 a.m.  Shocking News! A huge storm is approaching.
Today is a beautiful clear morning, but a chilly 21 degrees. It’s not a holiday. There’s no disaster, or key event, yet over 350 school districts and private schools are closed for [...]

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Priceless Nuggets from Hosea

February 14, 2013

ShareKey Scriptures in the Old Testament – # 7
Hosea is the first book in the “Minor Prophets” section of the Bible.  It comes immediately after the “Major Prophets” such as Isaiah and Daniel. Even as shorter books, there are priceless nuggets to be found in their pages. Here are some I have highlighted. Hope this [...]

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Priceless Nuggets from 1 Chronicles

February 11, 2013

ShareKey Scriptures in the Old Testament – # 6
The Old Testament SEEMS long, so some get discouraged when trying to read it. Yes minute details are imbedded throughout including the “begats” (who was the father of . . .) and other incredibly fine detail.
The detail is necessary, for many reasons. God is terrifically (unfathomly) detail [...]

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The Harbinger – Book Review

February 8, 2013

ShareAncient Mystery Holding Secrets of
America’s Future
New York Times best seller, The Harbinger is solidly based on Biblical fact and recent U.S. History. It is told as a story rather than just piecing together random historical data. The author, Jonathan Cahn, has done a masterful job of tying together current events with a significant [...]

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Priceless Nuggets Describing Jesus in the Old Testament

February 4, 2013

ShareKey Scriptures about Christ from the Old Testament – # 3
I used to think God invented Christ to return sinners to His good graces. But I learned Christ is described throughout the Bible hundreds of years before His birth. Unmistakable evidence Jesus has been with God from the beginning.. In the beginning “Elohim’ (Genesis 1:1). [...]

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Priceless Nuggets from Jeremiah

February 2, 2013

ShareKey Scriptures in the Old Testament – # 2
Pastor Billye Brim teaches from I Corinthians 10:32 – there are 3 different groups in the Bible. 1) The Jews; 2) The Nations (those who refuse or don’t know God); and 3) The Church (those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior. The Bible speaks to [...]

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Priceless Nuggets from 2 Chronicles

January 31, 2013

ShareKey Scriptures in the Old Testament – # 1
Many Christians can find key New Testament verses showing God’s love. Examples:
I can do ALL things through Christ who STRENGTHENS me. -  Philippians 4:13
If the Son makes you free, YOU SHALL BE FREE indeed. – John 8:51
Wow! That’s encouragement!
Excepting Psalms and Proverbs, most get lost [...]

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