Ever since I was a kid, I have been transfixed by storms. There is something fascinating about them. The power they wield. The striking features they display. Their massive reach. Storms produce some of the most awe-inspiring events in our world. The obvious downfall to storms is the horrific damage they leave in their wake.…
In 1715, King Louis XIV of France died after a 72 year reign. He had called himself “the Great,” and was the monarch who made the famous statement, “I am the state!” His court was the most magnificent in Europe and his funeral was equally spectacular. As his body lay in state in a golden…
It is something we cannot truly fathom, Creating all people, beginning with Adam (Genesis 2). He shaped and formed the world with His power, Everything from huge galaxies to the little flower (Genesis 1). He made nature so we could stand in awe. His strength displayed without flaw (Jeremiah 32:27; Romans 1:20). No one can…
Some things just don’t mix. Oil and water. Orange juice and toothpaste. Forks and power outlets. Feet and LEGO’s. Of all the bad combinations, one would think airplanes and lightning would be near the top. However, in this amazing age of technology, lightning poses very little threat to airplanes. In fact, “It’s estimated that lightning…
A native of a distant mountain village had the opportunity to visit a large modern city. He was utterly amazed by everything he saw. There were so many cars, buses, and other forms of transportation. The roads were wide and smooth. The buildings were enormous. Food, clothing, and other useful items could be bought at…
Christian Herter was the governor of Massachusetts in the 1950s. One day, after a busy morning chasing votes and going without lunch, he arrived at a barbecue. It was late in the afternoon and Herter was famished. As he moved down the serving line, he held out his plate to the woman serving the chicken.…
All it took was a small explosion at a power transfer line and a widespread power outage swept through the Washington, D.C. area. In just a few seconds, Washington was left powerless. If we think about it, it’s actually rather ironic that arguably the most powerful government in the world, symbolized by the White House,…
A few weeks ago Mount Tavurvur erupted. What made this eruption particularly interesting was the initial explosion was captured on video, which is very rare. We all know volcanoes are powerful, but this video gives a front seat experience into just how powerful they are. Pay special attention to blast wave. Mount Tavurvur’s eruption is…
Friday morning a meteorite flashed through the sky in Russia. Experts estimate it weighed 20,000 pounds and was traveling at a speed of at least 33,000 mph! When it hit the atmosphere it caused a massive explosion. One source stated, “Infrasound data collected by a network designed to watch for nuclear weapons testing suggests that…
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