Bible Trivia Question:
What did Paul and Silas do while in a Phillippian prison?
A. Cried and wept to God
B. Sang praises to God
C. Slept silently
D. Preached to the other prisoners
In The News:
- National Camera Day. Everything comes into focus on June 29th each year when we recognize National Camera Day. The day commemorates photographs, the camera, and their invention.
- Lockdown Good for Kids. A fifth of parents believe lockdown restrictions have been beneficial for their kids due to the extra ‘family time’ it has given them. More than a third of parents say they are now re-thinking their entire routines after enjoying more quality time together during the lockdown. Most parents in this category claim they will retain some aspect of their current regime even when restrictions are lifted.
Things parents pledge to stick to after lockdown:
1. More quality family time
2. More family walks
3. More family meals together
4. Spend less money
5. Less rushing around
6. More outdoor time with their children
7. More laughter with their family
8. More conversations with their children
9. Less driving
10. More free time for their children
- Burglar meets wrestler. In England, a burglar soon saw the error of his ways after breaking into the home of a wrestler. The man cried out when confronted by the 280-pound wrestler, then began sobbing as he held him in a headlock for 20 minutes until police arrived.
- Twins in two wombs. It’s enough of a shock to find you are pregnant with twins. It’s an even greater shock to find you are carrying twins in two different uteruses. That happened recently to a British woman. When Kelly Fairhurst went for her 12-week scan she learned she had uterus didelphys, a condition where a woman has two wombs. She was also told she was carrying twins, one in each womb. Fairhurst, who was also surprised to be told she had two cervixes, already has two daughters, ages three and four.
- Fun Fact: Over the course of its life, the average dog will eat 32 of these. (Worms) #funfact
- National Waffle Iron Day. Some people enjoy their waffles plain with syrup, but we like ours topped with berries and whipped cream, too. Who knew a simple machine would make such a big impact on our lives!
- Bad haircut. A woman in the UK called police from a hair salon because her new haircut was “a mess”. The woman told police she was refusing to pay and was seeking legal advice.
- On this day in 2007: The first Apple iPhones went on sale.
- Ready for the 4th? Because community fireworks displays are canceled, consumer fireworks sales are booming. Do you plan to light your own, or go elsewhere? Remember to check with your city before displaying your patriotism on your property.
- Springfield Little Theatre performers are taking the stage next month for “Deep in the Heart of Tuna” after postponing three productions in its 85th anniversary season. Theatergoers can watch the performance in-person at the historic Landers Theatre or catch a virtual show. For those who watch the show in person, Buchbinder said social distancing and face masks will be required, as well as temperature checks. In addition, concessions are closed for this production and enhanced cleaning procedures will follow each showing. Buchbinder estimated the theater’s capacity would be less than half of its regular 527-customer capacity.
- VOTD/Rubber in Chicken Nuggets. Nearly 60,000 pounds of chicken nuggets have been recalled for possible rubber contamination. Wait… is that where nuggets come from?
- American Sign Language Glove. Bioengineers have designed a glove-like device that can translate American Sign Language into English speech in real time though a smartphone app. The system includes a pair of gloves with thin, stretchable sensors that run the length of each of the five fingers. These sensors, made from electrically conducting yarns, pick up hand motions and finger placements that stand for individual letters, numbers, words and phrases. The device is inexpensive, flexible and highly durable..
Matt's Musing:
One thing nobody talks about when you're an adult, is how much time you debate on keeping a cardboard box... because... it's a good box! #musing
Matt's Pick Song:
“Sometimes I Cry” by Jason Crabb
Bible Trivia Answer:
B. Sang praises to God (Acts 16:25)
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