Hope

The impact of hope on the choices that we make are incredibly significant. Hope defines one’s way of life, creating the logical reasoning to make decisions. It is an element in life that we hold on to, as hope gives life meaning and purpose, propelling us to thrive and morally grow. It is also used as an mechanism to assist in going through difficult hardships, teaching us determination and perseverance. In Alfonso Cuarón’s film Children of Men, the audience observes life in a hopeless world and…

In NT Wright’s “Surprised By Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the mission of the church, he asks us a question of what is the ultimate Christian hope? In his book, NT Wright argues that the present understandings of future hope about heaven, resurrection, and the mission of the church have confused believers for decades. Wright then introduces us to God’s intended purpose of hope through Jesus that would ultimately change our worldview practically and reshape the mission of the…

In “Star Wars episode IV: A New Hope,” viewers are introduced to Luke Skywalker, the son of Anakin Skywalker in his home planet, Tatooine. He lives there with his uncle and his aunt. In the Call to Adventure, Luke and his uncle buy two droids named R2-D2 and C-3P0. It is revealed that R2-D2 has a secret message embedded in him from a very beautiful woman, who Luke has never seen before. She states in the message that she needs Obi-Wan Kenobi's help and Luke delivers the message to him. She tells…

The study will be conducted at New Hope Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. New Hope Baptist Church was established in April of 1913. It was composed of seven members and led by Reverend Cassie. Reverend Cassie was succeeded by five other pastors who grew the church and built a sanctuary on Whitfield Mills Road. But as the church continued to expand and with new leadership under Reverend Jerry Young the sanctuary was moved to Watkins Drive, where it is still located. Under the guidance…

maintaining faith and hope is the only chance for survival. In the beginning of his journey, he sits in the Synagogue in “the semi-darkness where only a few half-burnt candles [provide] a flickering light” (5). The half burnt candles represent the diminishing faith due to the horrendous circumstances he is put in. As the wax of the candles melt, so does his faith in God. This is parallel to his fading hope for survival shown by the flickering light provided by this dying candle. His hope comes…

American History: Our Hope For the Future The United States Constitution, the written handbook for our country, the guide to living on the soil of America: the land of the free and the home of the brave. Many wars have been fought on this soil, and in other areas of the world, and yet this country is still standing as strong as ever. The U.S. Constitution laid out all of the guidelines in 1787 for our forefathers to promote everlasting democracy. The United States Constitution was ratified in…

(A)People often associate having hopes and dreams with child's play; that only the young and naive would mess with something as foolish as that. (B)However, movies such as The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty, the book Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, and the documentary following three Acholi children in Northern Uganda, War Dance prove that not only children should have hopes and dreams, but everyone. (C) There are many different reasons of why we need hopes and dreams and goals in our lives,…

The Revolutionary War is actually very similar to the movie we all know, “Star Wars: A New Hope” by George Lucas. They are plenty of similarities such as Luke SkyWalker and America willing to fight for rights, George Washington and Obiwan Kanobi, The Emperor and King George, Darth Vader and the British Army. Comparing these characters and their similarities makes me realize how closer they are to each other than what they seem to be. The first similarity is in comparing Luke SkyWalker and…

In the movie Stars Wars: A New Hope (episode 4), it begins in an ordinary world when Luke, first appears in the movie. Luke is living in a moisture farming area in a dessert in a far galaxy. As it gets further throughout the movie, a R2-D2 come through Luke’s path, and warns him that he must go on an adventure to safe Princess Leia. But Luke is not really happy, and he refuses to go save her at first. He says that it is too far from where he stays, and he has duties to accomplish, so there is no…

AGENCY DESCRIPTION The San Diego hope for humanity (SDHH) mission is to provide underprivileged children, youths, adults, homeless, runaway, and foster youths the support to San Diego County. The San Diego hope for humanity was founded in August, 2004. - 2004: Established case management, homeless feeding, supply services, - 2005: Added after-special event program. - 2007: Developed partnership with the other nonprofit organizations and establish community services program - 2008: Created…