Every couple argues. It usually starts with a normal, peaceful conversation, which at some point strays into topics they disagree on. Then each side will bring ideas to defend their perspective, going back and forth until finally they agree to disagree. They’ll postpone the conversation until another time, when some new information comes to light…
In the book of Acts (Acts 8:26–40) we find an interesting “special mission.” An angel of the Lord suddenly appears to Philip, giving him an assignment: “Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” Having accepted the mission, Philip then receives further instructions: “Go to that chariot and stay near…
The book of John tells a parable not mentioned in the other Gospels (John 9). One Sabbath Jesus met a man who had been blind since birth. His disciples asked if whether the man or his parents committed some sin for him to have been afflicted with such a condition. Responding that neither was the…
In the parable of the sower (Matt 13:1–23; Mark 4:1–20; and Luke 8:4–15), Jesus tells the story of a farmer sowing his seeds, scattering them into both good and bad soil. Jesus then interprets the parable, explaining the outcome for each terrain where the seeds fell. Interestingly, the farmer in this story seems quite inept.…
My iPhone’s camera has been a key instrument to video record many especial events. However, holding the iPhone just with bare hands (not in the incorrect portrait position) does not produce good results. The solution to this issue was to acquire an iPhone tripod holder and use it with a tripod. This provided a more stable video image and…