The three things you'll need for Grinch mimosas are orange juice‚ champagne‚ and blue curacao‚ which is responsible for the color-changing magic of this drink.

Misguided attempts to do good that backfire instead are all too common throughout history. Take that time when Philadelphia decided to boost morale with a massive parade that stretched for miles. The idea was not bad in of itself‚ but the authorities could have chosen a better time. The parade was held amidst a global pandemic‚ the virus spread through the packed crowds like wildfire‚ and within days‚ thousands had died in the City of the Brotherly Love. Below are twenty five things about that and other misguided attempts to do right that went awry. Philadelphia’s 1918 parade amidst the Spanish Flu pandemic. Full Fact Boosting Morale With a Parade – in the Middle of a Deadly Pandemic At summer’s end‚ 1918‚ most of the world could have used a bit of cheer. By then‚ World War I had raged for four years‚ millions had perished in the battlefields‚ and millions more had been wounded. Many more around the world‚ even those far away from the guns‚ suffered from the disruptions and hardships caused by history’s greatest war to date. By then‚ America had joined the war‚ and Doughboy deaths and injuries had steadily increased from a trickle to a torrent. It was against that grim backdrop that the authorities in Philadelphia decided that the city’s residents could do with a morale boost. John Philip Sousa leading a march. Historic America A massive parade was organized to raise spirits‚ and simultaneously support the troops by selling Liberty Loans – government-issued bonds that paid for the war. The parade would feature women’s groups‚ Boy Scouts‚ uniformed soldiers‚ and numerous marching bands. All would be capped by a concert headlined by the “March King” himself‚ composer and conductor John Philip Sousa. There was a hiccup‚ however‚ that the authorities overlooked‚ or more accurately‚ ignored: the Spanish Flu‚ the modern era’s deadliest pandemic. The post Attempts to Save the World That Went Disastrously Wrong appeared first on History Collection.

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by Peter Schiff‚ Schiff Gold: In a recent interview with Forbes‚ economic commentator and historian Jim Grant warned that we haven’t fully felt the inevitable fallout from the “free money era.” I think that the consequences of more or less 10 years of proverbially free money are going to play out in the credit markets.” Grant traces […]

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by Geoffrey Grinder‚ Now The End Begins: A satanic ‘Christmas display’ placed in the Iowa Capitol is unconstitutional‚ says an eastern Iowa lawmaker who is calling on Gov. Kim Reynolds to order its removal. When you think of Iowa‚ what comes to mind? I’ve been there‚ it’s beautiful‚ it’s a place most people think of as […]

December 14‚ 2023 Why Did God Lead Me Here?LYSA TERKEURST  Lee en español "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." Psalm 23:1 (ESV) If I were writing my own life story‚ I would have written it differently. I never would have had the courage to write my story with the twists and turns it has taken. I have walked through seasons of devastation beyond what I thought I could survive. But I have also been incredibly blessed and humbled as God has proven Himself faithful beyond my ability to comprehend. Maybe you're in the devastatingly dark middle of a season you didn't choose. One that leaves you tempted to pull away from the Lord‚ wondering‚ How could a good God lead me to such a difficult place? Oh‚ friend. I understand. So did David‚ the shepherd who was destined to be king‚ who penned the words of many biblical psalms. David's desperately honest cry in Psalm 22:1 reveals he was well acquainted with discouragement and despair: "My God‚ my God‚ why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me‚ from the words of my groaning?" (ESV). But despite the agony and distress we find in Psalm 22‚ Psalm 23 reveals David still knew where his hope was found. This shepherd boy needed a greater Shepherd - the Lord. We do too. So how do we keep choosing to follow our Shepherd when He leads us into valleys we'd rather avoid? We can begin by remembering these two truths about the Lord: 1) He will never lead us carelessly. Psalm 23:1-3a paints such a serene picture: "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul" (ESV). We might imagine lush green hills like you'd find in Ireland‚ but David's reality was the steep‚ rocky‚ dry Judean hills. Hills that had to be carefully traveled in order to get to the water and vegetation waiting in the valleys below. Shepherds leading their flocks also had to be cautious about the timing of their trips. Hard rains could quickly lead to flash floods in a gorge. When a shepherd knew a storm was coming‚ he wouldn’t allow the sheep to be down in the gorge because they'd drown; instead‚ he’d wait patiently until the storm passed to lead his flock down to drink. So not only did sheep have to trust where the shepherd was leading them; they had to trust the when of his leading. Our Shepherd wants to get us to the still waters. He wants us to lie down and rest where it’s safe. But we have to trust that His timing is perfect and His provision is good. 2) He will always lead us intentionally. Psalm 23:3b says‚ "He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake" (ESV).The very reputation of the Lord is at stake in His leading. That means we can trust He will always lead us in perfect ways - for our goodness and for the sake of His name. The Hebrew word for "paths" in Psalm 23:3 referred to well worn or deep ruts that were actually good ruts‚ important because they marked the safest paths. While these paths could be formed by one shepherd over time‚ it’s more likely they were formed by other shepherds who'd gone before - generations of shepherds wisely walking the same paths. Even today‚ you can literally look at the hills in Israel and see paths the shepherds have been walking for generations. I wonder: What deep ruts or paths have you created in your life of regularly walking with God? What deep‚ positive places have others forged that you can follow? I encourage you to remind yourself of those paths‚ those regular rhythms of relationship with God. If you're in a low valley right now‚ I know what that looks and feels like. But let me speak life into your worn-out‚ broken-down‚ hurting heart. I've lived the horrors where I couldn’t see any way out. But there's always a way with God. Stay close to Him. Stay close to people who love Him. And He will make a miraculous way. One that you couldn't have imagined but one that is perfectly timed and planned. Heavenly Father‚ even when my heart is hurting ... even when I don't understand what You're doing or where You are leading me ... I'm choosing to trust Your love for me. I'm choosing to follow Jesus‚ the Shepherd who laid down His life for His sheep. The One who willingly died for me. In Jesus' Name‚ Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS When it's difficult to see where the Lord is leading us‚ one of the ways we can stay close to Him is by holding fast to the promises found in His Word. That's what we long to help you do here at Proverbs 31 Ministries. Would you join us in these efforts by giving a donation today? Together‚ we can illuminate God's goodness for a woman currently struggling to see it in her own life. Give now. ENGAGE Find real-life encouragement when you connect with Lysa TerKeurst here on Instagram. FOR DEEPER STUDY Hebrews 12:2‚ "looking unto Jesus‚ the author and finisher of our faith ..." (NKJV). What parts of your story from the past would you have written differently? How does knowing Jesus as "the author and finisher" comfort you as you look ahead to the future and trust in Him? We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments. © 2023 by Lysa TerKeurst. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews‚ NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post Why Did God Lead Me Here? –  Encouragement for Today – December 14‚ 2023 appeared first on GodUpdates.

872 - John VIII elected as Catholic Pope 1793 - 1st state road authorized‚ Frankfort‚ Kentucky‚ to Cincinnati 1903 - The Wright brothers attempt to fly the Wright Flyer for the first time at Kitty Hawk‚ North Carolina 1945 - Elmer Rice's play "Dream Girl" premieres in NYC 1957 - Frank Loesser's musical "The Most Happy Fella"‚ based on Sidney Howard's 1924 stage drama "They Knew What They Wanted"‚ closes at Imperial Theater NYC after 678 performances 1964 - Michael Brown meets Renee Fladen‚ then writes "Walk Away Renee" 1967 - DNA created in a test tube 1991 - 57th Heisman Trophy Award: Desmond Howard‚ Michigan (WR) 1996 - 12th Soap Opera Digest Awards - Days of Our Lives wins 2020 - Russia revealed to have been behind massive cyberattack on US government agencies and private companies since the Spring More Historical Events »