Faith Stories You Won’t Forget Series – William Tyndale
Introduction William Tyndale was the first to translate the Bible into common English in the early 1500s. He did so against powerful and cruel opposition from the King of England and from sympathizers of the Roman Catholic church. Ultimately, Tyndale’s work cost him his life at the age of 42 when he was executed by […]
Continue readingWhat are the Seven Wonders of the World? – Not What You Think!
This came to me as a forwarded email from a relative and I have no idea of its author or origin.
That said, it’s an interesting and uplifting email message and the graphics are outstanding.
I hope you enjoy it as much as my wife, Lynn, and I do.
Irena Sendler – a Remarkable Story of Courage
During WWII, Irena got permission to work in the Warsaw ghetto, as a Plumbing/Sewer specialist. She had an ulterior motive. Irena smuggled Jewish infants out in the bottom of the tool box she carried.
Continue readingA Life-Changing Summer Mission Trip – Part 7 – Summer Vacation Series
Introduction This post suggests a very different kind of summer vacation – a mission trip. Its one that either individuals or families can try. This suggestion comes from our own family’s life-changing experience in 1995. Our trip was a Christian faith-based mission trip and if that is something you are open to, great. Even […]
Continue readingImperial Grandeur in the Residenz: Munich, Germany
On this tour Rick takes us through a different kind of “castle” or “palace” in Munich called The Residenz.
Even though it doesn’t have impressive walls or towering spires it is an impressive complex with a rich history dating back to the late fourteenth century.
Continue readingGreat Cathedrals of the World Notre – Dame Basilica of Montreal, Canada
Big enough to hold 4,000 worshipers and breathtaking in the richness of its interior furnishings, the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal is a magnificent Neo-Gothic church.
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Norway in a Nutshell – Week One of Summer Vacation Series
Let’s start our summer in Norway. The warm summer season is a good time to visit the Scandinavian countries unless you are a determined Alpine or Nordic skier! There are several ways to spend time in Norway including visits to its major cities and cultural attractions but in this video sample we catch a glimpse […]
Continue readingMilan Cathedral, Italy – World’s Great Cathedrals
An exceptionally large and elaborate Gothic cathedral on the main square of Milan, the Duomo di Milano is one of the most famous buildings in Europe. It is the largest Gothic cathedral and the second largest Catholic cathedral in the world.
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The Amazing Number One Christian Song/Hymn of all Time.
Amazing Grace #1 All Time From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia “Amazing Grace” is a Christian hymn with words written by the English poet and clergyman John Newton (1725–1807), published in 1779. With the message that forgiveness and redemption are possible regardless of sins committed and that the soul can be delivered from despair through the […]
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Do You Crave Inspiration? Let Conner and Cayden Do It!
His father tells how the doctors advised he and his wife to institutionalize Cayden as he would be severely limited and would be a great burden on their family.
Continue readingPrague Castle and More w/ Rick Steves – HD Video Tour
Intro I’ve been fascinated by the City of Prague for the past few years and I don’t really know what got it started. It’s a beautiful city and it has a rich history. I recently happened to see a picture of the city in the springtime and it motivated me to look again into this […]
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Fanny Crosby – Blind Hymn Writer – Faith Stories You Won’t Forget Series
Who is Fanny Crosby? I noticed several years ago that many of the “old hymns of the faith” were written by Fanny Crosby. I was curious about who this person was who had apparently written over a dozen hymns (actually over 8000!). When I found out the whole story I was astounded. You […]
Continue readingThe Girl in the Window – CBN.com
The Girl in the Window and the Concerned Neighbor Danielle’s life was very likely saved when a neighbor of the reclusive female adult occupant of the decrepit house thought she had seen the face of a young girl in the window, after never seeing a child in the house for nearly 7 years. […]
Continue readingGod Does Not Exist!
“God does not exist” says the barber in this short video. He then gives his reasons for saying so, to the dismay of the man who’s hair he just cut, apparently a good friend. Join over 10 million people who have looked to see what happened next. I know that the anguish […]
Continue readingCarl and Ellie and Life
This is my Valentine post this year. I can’t think of any better way to show how a fulfilling life together can get started, move through the major events of a wonderful love relationship and finally come to a close. Its not giddy or trite cartoon. Its a creative way to look at a […]
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