Frank Sutcliffe - American Photographer Frank Sutcliffe created photographs that offered a glimpse of everyday life in the world around him. His name is not recognized by many today however if you take time to look at his work you will be amazed. Video from Jayne Anne Strutt "Francis Meadow (Frank) Sutcliffe 1853 –1941. an English pioneering photographic artist whose work presented an enduring record of life in the seaside town of Whitby, England, and surrounding areas, in the late Victorian era and early 20th century. His documentation of the Victorian and Edwardian periods in Whitby led h ..read more

"Exploring the Foundations of a Prosperous Society: Insights from Harrison Butker's Opinions" Saying the Quiet Thing Outloud Harrison Butker recently made statements about the importance of God in his life, the importance of marriage, children, and virtue in his life is more important than his career or money. Decades ago these were cultural norms ascribed to by many people. Today our culture has so degraded and depraved itself that the things that perpetuate a society are now despised and criticized. Our selfishness is now lethal to us and our country. We are in a population decline that will ..read more

Video from Tim Challies EPIC: England (Episode 2) - Tim Challies "The Epic documentary series takes you on a journey with Tim Challies to twenty-four countries, visiting dozens of museums, cemeteries, libraries, houses, monuments, and more. From pulpits to paintings, the labor of monks to the martyrdom of missionaries, this film, directed by Stephen McCaskell, offers an immersive travelogue introducing you to thirty-three key objects that help tell the history of Christianity. In this episode, Tim visits England to research ancient manuscripts and the history of modern missions. Buy the com ..read more

Video from Compass Bible Church Trustworthy to the Core (Part 4) Heather Pace - Holiness & Hope "Women's Bible Study Holiness & Hope compasswomen.com " from the video introduction #extraordinarygod ..read more

Watts Atelier of the Arts - One of the Premier Art Schools in the World Many years ago as I struggled with direction in my life I started in Agriculture, then went to Art Studio then eventually to Art Education. This took place over more than twenty years. One of my aspirations was to attend an art institute. God intervened and what I got instead was an education in a small rural state college. That degree in Art Education led me to several other careers outside of art to now in retirement returning to teaching art in a private Christian school. Many people say that art institutes are produc ..read more

Video from Focus on the Family Understanding Your Purpose and God's Plan - Dr. Gregory Jantz “What am I doing with my life?” We’ve all asked this question at some point. If you’ve struggled to find your purpose in life, instead of coasting along, Dr. Gregory Jantz can help you discover your gifts and find a direction that pleases God. He’ll help you to become an active participant in finding your true desires, living with optimism, and serving God intentionally." from the video introduction #extraordinarygod ..read more

I grew up watching Terry Gilliam movies! My personal favorites are Time Bandits and The Adventures of Baron Munchhausen. Gilliam's creations are among other things a unique mix of absurdity and tragedy. His sources for inspiration no doubt are many. In this clip, Terry Gilliam discusses the inspiration he found in Bronzino's painting "Venus, Cupid, Folly and Time" Video from Monty Python My National Gallery - Terry Gilliam & Bronzino "A clip from an interview for @ExhibitiononScreen's "My National Gallery" in which Terry Gilliam talks about talk about Bronzino's painting "Venus, Cupid ..read more

Vanish - Disappearing Icons of a Rural America: Official Trailer (HD) "A remarkable story of past and present, Vanish - Disappearing Icons of a Rural America is a feature-length documentary film that chronicles the “visual preservation” adventures of fine art photographer, Jim Westphalen, as he travels across the country seeking out and creating stunning imagery of America’s disappearing rural structures. The film also features deep-dive interviews with preservation experts as well as the passionate people who strive and struggle to save these fading treasures, sharing their intimate stories ..read more

I grew up listening to the wonderful music and compositions of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. For all those years many band members came and went and some died. But throughout that time Richard Tandy remained. Now Richard is with Jesus. As we acknowledge his passing let us also be reminded that our time is short and not waste it on the things of this world! ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy dies at the age of 76 "Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist Richard Tandy has died at the age of 76. The news was shared by the Birmingham rock group’s founder Jeff Lynne, who described Tandy as ..read more

Origins of BC and AD (& Dionysius Exiguus) Biblical Views: The Turn of the Christian Era: The Tale of Dionysius Exiguus "We are all familiar with the terms B.C. (Before Christ) and A.D. (Anno Domini—in the year of our Lord) as a way of distinguishing the eras before and after the coming of Jesus Christ. We may also be familiar with the non-Christian terminology of B.C.E. (Before the Common Era) and C.E. (the Common Era). What those two ways of referring to the same thing share in common is that they presume the same calendar—by which I mean they presume the same way of dating Jesus’ birt ..read more