Apostles' Creed

No water, food, or adults. What would you do? Would you be one of the responsible ones? Or one of the people caught up in the uncivilized acts of murder, greed, and fear? The characters in the book, Lord of the Flies, arrive on the island not knowing anything. These are little boys, so their actions reflect nothing but utter irresponsibility, and when there is such irresponsibly, it becomes total chaos and uncivilization. When a group of completely different boys fall upon a deserted island,…

In Beowulf, Beowulf’s valorous character embodies the perfect leader. Beowulf fought monsters despite what seemed to be insurmountable odds. When others were terrified, he looked danger in the eye and made himself noble in doing so. His valor came along with nobility in that his actions were motivated by something other than his own personal gain. Beowulf fought for the well-being and security of others. His example of courage allowed others to be relieved of their fear and suffering. Beowulf…

Atticus is a strong-willed man who believes in raising his kids to their full potentials. He wants them to learn right from wrong and be willing to fight for their beliefs. He wants them to understand the world in ways that others simply do not seem to get. Everybody in Maycomb views courage as purely a thing found in big, strong men who have the power to kill. Atticus, however, understands that this is far from the definition of courage. To be courageous is to fight strongly and passionately…

an education. She gets to help them grow up to be healthy children by doing what she loves: cooking. She has found a passion and is using it to make the world around her a better place to be in, just like the early disciples did in the Acts of the Apostles. The world has given her the opportunity to do what she loves in an environment that not only benefits her but makes a lasting difference in people's…

It is a pleasure and an amazing opportunity to talk about The St. Jude Children Research Hospital. The story about how the hospital started is quite interesting, and the main branch is in Memphis TN. However, it has affiliate clinics nationally and internationally as well. Moreover, the St. Jude Children hospital has highly regarded compliance and ethics, and it is supported and accredited by the Better Business Bureau. Our stated purpose is "to advance cures, and means of prevention, for…

This sequence takes place just after Amélie returns the box of toys she found to their owner. Inspired by the effect this small act of kindness has, she is overcome by an “urge to help mankind”. Amélie has always had an interest in the small quirks that make life unique, so in this sequence, her act of kindness is to share them. This sequence shares the excitement and joy Amélie finds in seemingly minute details, not only with the blind man she walks with, but with the viewer, through the use of…

This source is Acts of the Apostles (21:31- 28:31), from the New Testament. It is a religious work that is a written account of what occurred in the decades after the emergence of Jesus as a player in history. It appears to be a work produced around the late first century, (Richard Pervo, 14) in the years after jesus’s death. The source discusses events that occurred to Paul after Jesus had died. It seems to be written by Luke (Richard Pervo, 13-14), this source is a compilation of Paul’s…

We first meet Saul during the murder of Stephen. While Saul took no active part in Stephen’s murder, he watched in approval as these Jewish leaders took off their coats, laid them at his feet, and stoned Stephen to death. The stoning of Stephen marked the beginning of the great persecution of the Christians. This persecution was so great, that the Christians fled Jerusalem and went to Judea and Samaria. Notice in verse 8:4 that these Christians who were scattered went and preached the Good News…

So I am laying down in my bed, about to take my afternoon a nap with my 9 month old daughter, that I look forward too every day. Aas I get comfortable under the sheets, I look over to the left of me and I notice my bible laying on my bed, and before I doze off take my well needed nap, I open my bible and and I stumble across this bible verse- Galations 5 19-21 Galatians 5:19-21New International Version (NIV) 19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and…

Genres and Figures of Speech Overwhelming for many, the Bible presents challenges as one begins to read it. Written by multiple authors, and inspired by God, it displays a variety of genres and figures of speech sprinkled throughout for the reader to experience. Becoming familiar with several of the different genres and figures of speech within the Bible, a person’s understanding of it will increase. Genres Apodictic Law One of two major types of legal material present in the Old Testament,…