Joel Osteen

This module did more to reaffirm my belief in God and God’s word, the Bible. Approximately seven years ago, my beliefs were not as strong as they are as of today. While growing up, my mother would take my brother and me to church every Sunday and we would attend Wednesday night services as well. Although, I was raised in a two parent home, my father did not attend church with us. This was mostly because he worked on Sundays. As a child, I grew up thinking as long as one attended church…

Psalms 107:8:9 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. As I have gotten older Thanksgiving has easily become one of my most favorite holidays of the year. It 's not because of all the amazing food, fun gatherings with family and friends and football (which all of these things are great reasons) but because it allows me to reflect back on the year and in my life and it truly…

Could one say that there is only a single way to achieve a content, happy life? According to an honorable philosopher by the name of Albert Camus, he would strongly agree with this claim. Based upon his essays within his novel, The Myth of Sisyphus, Camus is able to conclude that since we are unable to determine inherent value and meaning within life, which is considered to be “The Absurd,” the only way we will reach happiness is if we live a lucid life, full of revolt, freedom, and passion.…