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Creative Response Gracious, by definition gracious means showing divine grace. Grace by the Christian definition means the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings. And lastly, Tempest by definition. A wild, windy, and vicious storm. This gives me chills because God has such a wild and vicious love for us. My favorite worship song ‘Gracious Tempest’ by Hillsong Worship reminds me so greatly of the beautiful relationship we…

On August 26, 2005, I gave my life to Christ, and it was the start of a whole new chapter of my journey. I still remember that night vividly in my head. The feelings of excitement, joy, and love were very tangible in my heart. My mom and dad were both sitting beside me on my bed while I was told the importance of this decision and how my life would never be the same. Even at 5 years old, I was aware of my decision to follow Jesus and accept him into my heart. I was aware of the love He had for…

America and the End of the World- Evaluation of Gross and Gilles’ Argument With today’s technological advancements, it has been made possible for the media to be a primary source for many Americans to receive information about current events happening in society, with a source that may be found trustworthy. The article, “How Apocalyptic Thinking Prevents Us from Taking Political Action,” by authors Matthew Barrett Gross and Mel Gilles, focuses on the predicament that the media is taking…

Joshua’s Message to Auburn and the Modern World Joshua, written by Joseph F. Girzone, is a modern day parable. The story is set in the city of Auburn, New York, and focuses on the religious opinions and impact of Joshua, who is new to the town. Through evidence in the text, the reader can conclude that the character of Joshua is supposed to be Jesus in his second coming, which allows the reader to understand the reasoning behind his message. In Joshua: A Parable for Today, Joshua communicates a…

pray to God but rather to Lady Philosophy. Boethius is in jail for treason and is set to be executed. When he has no one left to turn to, Boethius discovers God and the Catholic religion. Boethius has plenty of free time, so he begins writing. His new found knowledge of religion evokes many questions.…

What can you do when all you have is your faith to rely on? When you have faith then it means that you have complete trust in God. In the book, “The Road” written by Cormac McCarthy is about a father and son that goes through hardship throughout the story. This book changed my perspective on many things in my life. When you have an obstacle in your way you can either let it stop you, or you can do something about it. From almost getting eaten alive to almost starving they both stayed humble and…

roof" tie-down straps connected to ground anchors, as opposed to straps that were anchored in the floor chassis.” It’s imperative that these homes were built to the “new code” standard otherwise, Florida will never learn from their past mistakes on not preparing for hurricanes. According to Vonier, “Sessions have drawn up plans for new centers that could be rebuilt in 28 communities over an area of 140 square miles - where even before Andrew there had been no real centers.” Another good idea is…

australis also known as ti Kouka or Cabbage Tree is a plant endemic to the New Zealand islands. Often described as out of place among the native fauna of New Zealand it is an iconic symbol of the country. Its uses have changed over the centuries, evolving along with New Zealand as Maori and then Europeans settled New Zealand and the resulting cultural shift that accompanied. Ti kouka/Cordyline australis is a tree endemic to New Zealand. It can grow up from 10 to 20 metres tall. The tree…

In the sixth century, the Christian philosopher Boethius explored the problem of God’s omniscience and the effect it might have on our moral freedom. He was particularly concerned about the judgement of God, and whether it would be equitable of God to praise or blame people if they didn’t have any real moral freedom and were constrained by what God already knew about the future. Boethius wrote his book “The consolations of Philosophy” when he was a prisoner to explain why he, who was believed…

When the released prisoner returns to help his fellow hostages, they consider him to be insane and not the same person who once resided beside him. The prisoners wants to aid others to find their true self once he rediscovers himself. A new perspective on the world was shown to him and he utilizes it to alternate his beliefs and understanding that are changing him. He becomes who he was meant to be, a knowledgeable man exploring concepts beyond his competence – which Plato encourages as…