Paul Ekman

The best way to begin the book called Paul the Missionary is to define the term “mission.” According to the book, the word “mission” as “intentionality and movement” (22). Moreover, Schnabel uses Jesus and Paul’s ministry as the examples of missions. Paul describes Jesus’ mission as “movement from God into the world and in terms of the intentionality of Jesus’ mission in Galatians 4:4-5” (26). Furthermore, in Galatians 1:1 and 15-16 describes Paul’s mission as movement and intentionality.…

The Bible records that Paul had a thorn in the flesh. (2 Corinthians 12:7-10) There was a probability that Pauls’ thorn was related to an unsteady gait caused by the fall from the bright light in Acts 9 as well as aging. However, the Lord informs Paul that grace was sufficient for any physical impairment. The project participants stated that Paul was a murderer and God was punishing Paul for breaking the commandment, thou shall not kill. The Project Director elaborated on Paul asking God for…

The Graduate is a film centered around Benjamin during his first summer after earning his degree at college. He spends his time lounging in his parents pool, unsure of who he is and what he wants to do, much like Neil in Goodbye, Columbus. Both characters feel isolated, lonely, and trapped, eventually falling for women who feel their lives are dull and boring. Goodbye, Columbus and The Graduate are similar stories with similar themes; the difference is in how they are presented. While the former…

Elvis Presley, a very influential person of the 20th century, was an actor and a music artist. Many people looked up to him as he made a great impact in much of the cultural and lifestyle of this era. During his career, he sold over one billion records and actually made 33 movies. He never really stayed in one spot while he was with his parents, and all the moving made him connect to only about two things; his music and his family. Elvis was born in 1935 and made a huge difference all the way…

Danita Mottie 12 October, 2015 The Beatles: A Match Made in America It was believed that the Beatles became popular for various reasons. Some would say the Beatles were a bounce back from the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, in the year 1963, using their music as a gateway for happiness( Rock: Music, Culture and Business p. 111). According to the book, Rock: Music, Culture and Business, the Beatles first grew popularity by signing with the official american label of EMI (a british…

Lennon and Paul McCartney. Both John and Paul had…

Zodiac, released in 2007 and directed by David Fincher, is a true crime film and depicts the story of the Zodiac Killer. The Zodiac was a serial killer who targeted the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1960s and 1970s. The Zodiac was known for writing letters to the police and confessing to the crimes he committed. After murdering his victims, the Zodiac reached out to the public as if he wanted to be found. The Zodiac was most notorious for sending letters, making phone calls, and getting away…

According to the teaching of Saint Paul, the body is called to be the “temple” of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 6:19). Right before this, he said, “Avoid immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body; but the immoral person sins against his own body” (6:18). These sins are against the “holiness” and “honor” of the body. Such sins “profane” the body, and therefore the temple of the Holy Spirit. Because of the indwelling of God in the person, man’s body is not “his own.” The Holy…

Paul Rand and Ivan Chermayeff, two very influential graphic designers, created some of the most notable logos for many corporations. While Chermayeff produced work in the modern art era, Rand played a significant role in shaping visual culture in America after World War II. The work of both Rand and Chermayeff changed the meaning of logo design and influenced the philosophy of future commercial art. Paul Rand, born on August 15, 1914 as Peretz Rosenbaum in Brooklyn, New York, discovered the…

Roman’s 12:1-21 expresses the importance of serving one another. Roman’s 12:13 states “Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.” This tells us to offer a helping hand to everyone wether we know them or not. In his letter Paul says by doing this we are also…