Thursday, August 22, 2013

Verse of the Day: For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say no to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled , upright and Godly lives in this present age. (Titus 2:11-12)

Amazing Fact: Henry Ford, father of the Model T, is also father of the charcoal briquette

Henry Ford, always looking to turn a quick buck, noticed a large amount of his money being wasted on wood used in the manufacturing process of his model A cars. Looking for someway to use this wood profitably, he hit upon the idea of making charcoal briquettes. The process of making them was easy and cheap and he could sell them to steel mills and anyone else interested in using them. Very quickly people started using them for heat and cooking, and hence the modern charcoal grill was invented.

Scriptural Pursuit: What happened to Haman after the king found out he was plotting against Esther and the Jews? 

Answer: Haman was hanged (Esther 7:10)