Google StreetView, the virtual tool that allows users to view eye-level images of a location defined on Google Maps, extends to cover many parts of the world that are accessible by car. However, the Faroe Islands (an autonomous island country within the Kingdom of Denmark) noted over a year ago that their beloved island had not yet been indexed by Google's tracking, and submitted a unique request. Led by resident Durita Dahl Andreassen, they proposed a Google "Sheep View" in which 360° cameras would be strapped to the backs of roaming sheep who would then provide the world with images spanning the remote beauty of the island nation. Upon receiving the proposal, Google reportedly responded that the idea was "shear brilliance" and supplied the island with the necessary equipment. The project was recently completed, and Google Maps Program Manager reflected on its success saying, "It's our mission to make the farthest corners of the world accessible through Street View in the palm of your hand. But there's a lot of world out there, so sometimes we need a little bit of help to hoof the distance. Now, thanks to Durita and her trusty sheep, you can explore the Faroe Islands in Google Maps. It goes to show—if there's a wool, there's a way."

Potential Preaching Angles: Regardless of whether sheep were actually present at the birth of Christ (as most popular nativity scenes would lead us to believe), the Bible tells us clearly that the Messiah was born in a small, insignificant part of the world that really had yet to be "put on the map." And yet, those who were present when and where Jesus entered into to the world-whether poor shepherds or wealthy magi-would be the ones whose accounts would eventually bring the rest of the world good tidings of great joy.