It is probably impossible to find a person who likes an alarm clock. They interrupt and disturb our rest and sleep. But despite the fact how much we dislike being disturbed and woken up, we continue to set, use and rely on our alarm clocks. Why? Because when we have an important meeting or appointment, […]

One of the lectionary readings for this Sunday is from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 12. It tells us that one day a group of Pharisees approached Jesus with a request to show them a divine sign that he is indeed the Messiah. The religious leaders were typically opposed and rejected any such claim. So, […]

In 1860, a French naturalist Henry Mouroh was cutting his way through the Cambodian jungle in search of exotic insects. What he discovered was much bigger. He came across the last thing he was expecting: a massive complex of magnificent temples, rising one on top of another as if trying to reach the skies. The […]

There is a mysterious and remote island in Melanesia that many might consider the strangest island in the world. Beyond its breathtaking views of white sand, green palm trees, and crystal clear waters, everything you will see here will surprise and shock you. There is a strip of land resembling an airstrip, but unlike any […]

In 1464 the city of Florence commissioned the creation of David’s statue that would rise 260 feet and adore the city cathedral. They selected sculptor Agostino di Duccio for this important task. Agostino went on to search for a perfect block of marble suitable for the project. Finally, he found one in Carrara. The quarry […]

“Read the book before you watch the movie.” We heard and probably even gave this advice to others many times. This is good advice because a great piece of literature, when adopted into a motion picture, has to be heavily edited and reduced to a narrative that fits into the framework of a movie lasting […]

There is a story about a young girl who lost her path in life and wandered away from God, her family and the loving home she grew up in. Not long after that her life started spiraling out of control, pulling her deep into dark waters of depression and sadness. One night, overtaken by the […]

One of the characteristics of great art is its popularity and familiarity among the general public. But there is a revolutionary and highly praised musical work that you have never heard, even if you are very familiar with it. John Cage composed his famous 4’33” in 1952 and considered it to be his greatest work. […]

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of our faith” – Hebrews 12:2 Hidden deep into the vast wilderness of the Canadian Rockies, there is a stream known as Divide Creek. There is something truly special about this place beyond its natural beauty and grace. At some point, a large boulder […]