The Holy Bible - Song of Solomon
The Song of Solomon, often attributed to King Solomon, is a lyrical and passionate celebration of love, beauty, and intimacy between a bride and groom.
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The Holy Bible - Ecclesiastes
Through the voice of the Preacher, it grapples with the fleeting nature of worldly pursuits—wealth, pleasure, work, and wisdom—declaring them “vanity” (meaningless) apart from God.
The Holy Bible - Proverbs
The Book of Proverbs is a treasure trove of practical wisdom that’ll guide you to a godly, fulfilling life. It’s mostly credited to King Solomon, and its 31 chapters are packed with short, memorable sayings that...
Charlie Kirk VS 300 Oxford Students
The debate between Charlie Kirk and 300 Oxford students, primarily revolves around Kirk's conservative viewpoints on several contentious issues, including immigration, abortion, men's rights, and Christian values, with a significant portion addressing the situation in South Africa.
Remembering Frederick Forsyth
Frederick Forsyth, the master of geopolitical thrillers, passed away on June 9, 2025, at the age of 86. He left behind a legacy that captivated readers like me and redefined the genre.
Remembering Bill Atkinson
Bill Atkinson, a brilliant computer scientist and software engineer, passed away on June 5, 2025. He left an incredible mark on the world of technology, especially for Mac users like me.
Redesigned Swift.org is now live
The Swift.org website has been redesigned by the website workgroup to be more approachable for newcomers, highlight Swift’s technical strengths, and emphasise its multi-platform support.
Octopussy and The Living Daylights by Ian Fleming
In Ian Fleming’s You Only Live Twice, the twelfth book in the James Bond series, Bond is a broken man, dealing with personal tragedy and a failing career.
Swift at Apple: Migrating the Password Monitoring service from Java
The Password Monitoring service for Apple’s Passwords app, introduced in 2024, was rewritten from Java to Swift, achieving a 40% performance increase, better scalability, and lower resource usage.
Monthly update #0421 • May 2025
Monthly update 421 • May 2025 • 2025-05-01 - 2025-05-31
Westerbork Path part 27
Hiked 8.5 kilometres from Wijster to Beilen.
Westerbork Path part 26
Hiked 10.6 kilometres from Kremboong to Wijster.
Westerbork Path part 25
Hiked 11.6 kilometres from Hoogeveen to Kremboong.
The Holy Bible - Psalms
The Book of Psalms is a treasure trove of 150 poetic prayers, songs, and laments that capture the full range of human emotions—joy, sorrow, praise, fear, and hope. Written by various authors, including David, these psalms express the heart’s response to God’s presence, power, and promises.
The Man with the Golden Gun by Ian Fleming
In Ian Fleming’s final James Bond novel, The Man with the Golden Gun, the legendary 007 emerges from a presumed death, brainwashed by the Soviets and tasked with assassinating his own boss, M.
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Dive into the mind-bending world of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment! This epic novel takes you on a wild ride through the dark underbelly of 19th-century St. Petersburg.
You Only Live Twice by Ian Fleming
In Ian Fleming’s You Only Live Twice, the twelfth book in the James Bond series, Bond is a broken man, dealing with personal tragedy and a failing career.
Westerbork Path part 24
Hiked 15.0 kilometres from Koekange to Hoogeveen.
Westerbork Path part 23
Hiked 14.1 kilometres from Meppel to Koekange.
The Holy Bible - Job
Dive into the heart-wrenching world of Job, a righteous man whose life is shattered by unimaginable suffering. Wealth, health, and family all vanish, leaving him to grapple with the profound question of why the innocent endure such pain.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming
In Ian Fleming’s eleventh James Bond novel, 007 goes on a mission that’s both personal and dangerous. He’s got to find Ernst Stavro Blofeld, the mastermind behind SPECTRE, in his Alpine hideout.
The Holy Bible - Esther
Have you ever heard of the Book of Esther? It’s a super cool story about a Jewish girl named Esther who becomes queen in the Persian Empire.
Lange Duinen
Hiked 23.1 kilometres from Amersfoort to Hollandsche Rading.
The Holy Bible - Nehemiah
The Book of Nehemiah is a powerful narrative of restoration and leadership, detailing the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls and the spiritual renewal of God’s people after the Babylonian exile.
The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming
In Ian Fleming’s The Spy Who Loved Me, the tenth book in the James Bond series, the story takes an interesting turn. It’s told from the perspective of Vivienne Michel, a young woman in a dangerous situation at a remote motel in the Adirondacks.