Category Archives: history

It’s Only One Word, But Is It a Typo or the Truth?

Posted on December 4, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Marriage at Cana (John 2:1-10) We are all familiar with Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine at this wedding. For years, there has been speculation that this was actually when Jesus married Mary Magdalene. A straight reading … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Look at Mary Magdalene’s Gospel

Posted on December 3, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Gospel of the Beloved Companion (2010) There is a French quote on the Dedication page that reads: “Après sept cents ans, la Vigne reverdira une fois de plus.” Quillan, Jehanne de. The Gospel of the Beloved Companion: The Complete … Continue reading →

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I’m Finally Coming Back to the Starting Point

Posted on December 2, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Mary Magdalene is the Holy Spirit of Jesus Jesus said it himself, according to John 14:26. 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Circumnavigated the Medieval World

Posted on December 2, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Ibn Battuta (February 24, 1304 – 1368) “Son of the Duckling” is a literal translation of Ibn Battuta, but my brain went to “Butterfly” when I first read his name. Hmm. I also got another ‘hint’ when I was thinking … Continue reading →

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The Film That’s “Practically Perfect in Every Way”

Posted on November 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Mary Poppins (August 27, 1964) Here in Canada, our local TV station showed this film (ostensibly for Thanksgiving in the States). I haven’t watched it all the way through for years, but I know the dialog and lyrics off by … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Award Winning Songwriters

Posted on November 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Sherman Brothers We watched a 2 hour “60 Minutes” program about the 60th anniversary of “Mary Poppins”. It was surprising how much these men contributed to the overall production of the film in 1964. In fact, without their songs, … Continue reading →

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This Man was the Philosophical Spirit of His Age

Posted on November 27, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Arthur Schopenhauer (February 22, 1788 – September 21, 1861) Honestly, I cannot decide whether someone comes to mind because they’re connected to me, or they’re just interesting in their own right. This man is a case in point. Part of … Continue reading →

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THIS is the Opening Shot of WWIII

Posted on November 26, 2024 by cdsmiller17

ICBM Hits Dnipro, Ukraine (November 21, 2024) Although everyone is trying to play this event down, it is very clear that Western allies in NATO are rattled. Why? Because it’s not a step too far for Putin to use nuclear … Continue reading →

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It’s Been a Mystery for 65 Years

Posted on November 26, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Dyatlov Pass Incident (February 2, 1959) There is a lot of speculation about what happened to these nine hikers in the Ural Mountain system in Russia on that fateful night/early morning. Even Cash Peters used his time travelling abilities … Continue reading →

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Did You Ever Wonder?

Posted on November 25, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Who Were The Brothers Grimm? (2015) I wonder the same thing when I decided to look at their astrological energies, together. The Brothers Grimm (German: die Brüder Grimm or die Gebrüder Grimm), Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm (1786–1859), were German academics who together collected and published folklore. The brothers are among the best-known … Continue reading →

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