The Parable of the Field
“The kingdom of heaven is also like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man discovered. In his joy he went forth to sell all he had that he might have the money to buy the field.” — Jesus Aevia — Consider the Source
The Parable of the Erring Child
“Which of you who is a father, if his son asks unwisely, would hesitate to give in accordance with parental wisdom rather than in the terms of the son’s faulty petition? If the child needs a loaf, will you give him a stone just because he unwisely asks for it? If your son needs a … Read more
The Parable of the Door
“You also have another saying among you, and one that contains much truth: That the way which leads to eternal life is straight and narrow, that the door which leads thereto is likewise narrow so that, of those who seek salvation, few can find entrance through this door. You also have a teaching that the … Read more
The Parable of the Cornerstone
“You know how your fathers rejected the prophets, and you well know that you are set in your hearts to reject the Son of Man. Did you never read in the Scripture about the stone which the builders rejected, and which, when the people had discovered it, was made into the cornerstone? And so once … Read more
The Parable of the Absent Landlord
“There was a good man who was a householder, and he planted a vineyard. He set a hedge about it, dug a pit for the wine press, and built a watchtower for the guards. Then he let this vineyard out to tenants while he went on a long journey into another country. And when the … Read more
Light Fields vs. Conventional Photography
Click around on the picture . . . Light field cameras will unleash capabilities that were never before possible with conventional 2D digital cameras. Focusing a picture after it’s taken, re-orienting the scene by shifting the perspective view, and even switching between 2D and 3D views are all made possible through light field technology. Aevia … Read more
Lighting the Homes of the Poor
A social entrepreneur of the Philippines has come up with an ingenious solution for lighting problems in the low income areas. He uses plastic bottles to lighten up the dark homes of poor. The solution is green and cheap.
Ascension Cafe’s Shrimp for Cosmic Hitchhikers
Ascension Cafe’s Shrimp for Cosmic Hitchhikers #ratingval# from #reviews# reviews Print Recipe Type: Entree Author: ANG Prep time: 2 hours 30 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 2 hours 40 mins Serves: 6 The best of all grilled and marinated shrimp recipes rolled into one! Ingredients 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh … Read more
Recreating the American Home – The Passive House Approach
A small but informative book by author Mary James and titled “Recreating the American Home: The Passive House Approach” is replete with excellent photographs, floor plans and construction details to complement the well-written text. The book does a great job explaining the passive house approach to construction and describes each of the eight featured homes … Read more
Ascension Cafe’s Tempura for Starry, Starry Nights
Ascension Cafe’s Tempura for Starry, Starry Nights #ratingval# from #reviews# reviews Print Recipe Type: Heavenly Entree Author: ANG Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: 4 Tempura batter is used for fried dishes, popular in Japan. For the lightest, fluffiest batter use ice cold sparkling water just before … Read more