Acts chapter 16 "(In Philippi) on the sabbath day we went outside the gate by the river, where we supposed there was a place of prayer; and we sat down and spoke to the women who gather there." Lydia, a faithful women was there to hear them and her heart was opened to what was said by Paul. She and her household were baptized and she asked Paul and the others to come and stay at her home. The study writer said this: "A mark of the Christian faith is warmth and hospitality, the kind that the convert Lydia expressed." When we feel in communion with other Christians we want to share and support them in their work. Be a Lydia today.
On this day
1967 It was a different world and the day prior to the city of Detroit taking a huge downturn. My boyfriend Don went fishing with his boss and so I had nothing to do that day. I spent the day ironing. If you remember those days - it was something that had to be done - it was pre wash and wear, or no iron clothes. Thank your lucky stars today for that technology! I actually ironed till 9 PM it says in my journal and then my brother Andy and I went for a ride - came home and watched TV. Andy was home on R & R from Vietnam, which made the following day, the beginning of the Detroit riots, such a horrible thing for him to be home for.
1796 - Cleveland was founded by General Moses Cleaveland. Note the spelling?
Escalante Philippines
Tourism
The travel and tourism sector is a major contributor to the economy, contributing 7.1% to the Philippine GDP in 2013 [496] and providing 1,226,500 jobs or 3.2 percent of total employment.[497] 2,433,428 international visitors arrived from January to June 2014 up by 2.22% in the same period in 2013. South Korea, China, and Japan accounted for 58.78% while the Americas accounted for 19.28% and Europe 10.64%.[498] The Department of Tourism has responsibility for the management and promotion of the tourism sector.
The country's rich biodiversity is one of the main tourist attractions with its beaches, mountains, rainforests, islands and diving spots among the most popular tourist destinations. As an archipelago consisting of about 7,500 islands, the Philippines has numerous beaches, caves and other rock formations. Boracay has glaring white sand beaches and was named as the best island in the world by Travel + Leisure in 2012.[499] The Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifugao, the historic town of Vigan in Ilocos Sur, the Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Magellan's Cross in Cebu and the Tubbataha Reef in Visayas are other highlights.
The Philippines is also one of the favorite retirement destinations for foreigners due to its warm climate all year round, beaches and low cost of living.[500]
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable! Happy Birthday Lynn!!
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