First Communion

Part 1 Life can be a deceitful reality special when you wished it would have been easy if only it came with a step-by-step guide. In the book of Stephen R. Convey that is title the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, it has guidance that is good for students, career individuals and anyone for that matter who is willing to transform their lives in a positive direction. within each of the 7 Habits, I am absolutely convinced that every individual can benefit from at least one of the habits. For…

The purpose of the book “The seven habits of highly effective teens” is to encourage teens to be a better version of themselves and to live a better life. Throughout the book, the author gives you advice and stories from real teens show the reader essential how they overcame their hardship and prospered to become a better version of themselves. Each chapter provides the reader with different advice that will help you learn how to: define your goals in life, prioritize tasks, be a better…

dependence to independence. Independence is not enough however because the world we are living in is a very interdependent world, one where teamwork, communication and cooperation is a big part of everyone’s lives. The seven habits start with the first three teaching people self-mastery, and getting that independence aspect. As mentioned earlier though, this is an interdependent world and habits 4,5, and 6 shows people how to be effective in the more personality-oriented side of things. The last…

explicitly in Act III of the play. Martha is horrified at the prospect of facing life without illusions, but George is not – the shattering of this illusion brings the husband and wife closer to each other. Albee thus takes away the imaginary bridge of communion between George and Martha. Martha’s response is “George and Martha: sad, sad, sad.” (102) Albee also exposes several facets of…

character hits the road, we should start to pay attention, just to see if, you know, something’s going on there.” Literally the title of the chapter  2 - Nice to Eat with You: Acts of Communion When people eat or drink together, it’s communion. Act of sharing and peace Shows relationships of characters Scenes of communion lures us into the atmosphere Usually not religious Sharing a meal can open the eyes of others and dispel personal prejudice  3 - Nice to Eat You: Acts of…

In 2012 a group named “Pussy Riot” became known around the world for their performance on the altar of Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Savior. During their performance they sang a song titled “Punk Prayer” which included a message that many people are still figuring out. Some believe that the song was designed to criticize the Russian Orthodox Church while others believe that it was criticizing the Vladimir Putin and the Russian government. Jeffrey Tayler, Leonid Storch, and Sergei Prozorov…

It was my first time working with my new Robotics team since I had changed schools after sophomore year. Immediately after the event Recycle Rush was announced at FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) Kick Offs, discussions and ideas started flowing. Several students collected in the school auditorium started sharing their ideas. “Have arms that can move the totes,” suggested one kid. I decided to voice my idea and proposed a lift mechanism on a robot with Mecanum drive terrain, as Mecanum drive…

ahead of your next match, but if no one’s in the pits, they can’t find you. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. If your team is missing something, go to Pit Admin and have them announce it. If your robot isn’t finished, someone will help you. Teams at FIRST competitions generally expect to help each other out. Alliance Selection Discuss with teams beforehand if you want them to pick you or you want to pick them. Argue your position for why you would be a good alliance partner, especially if you…

about Jesus’ death on the Cross and how it unites them with Christ, and continues in (I Corinthians 11:28), everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup, that every person needs to know the reason why Communion represents our Lord’s body, the blood He shed for everyone, and what joins the people in an earthly church who have experienced a true conversion with the heavenly church in Christ…

in a conversation with a child asking what grass is. The line of answer is "the beautiful uncut hair of graves" (Whitman 2747). When we die, we are buried in the ground. We are returned, in a sense, from whence we came. God did form Adam, the first man, from the earth. William Cullen Bryant says in "Thanatopsis," "earth that nourishes thee, shall claim thy growth, to be resolved to earth again" (Bryant 2673). The earth has now become our home, our resting-place, our lap, "and here you are…