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In his essay, Edmundo use various methods to convince that most readers read only for pleasure and entertainment, that only a few read to be influence. it was very interesting because it is true, most readers like myself only read to be entertain and feel good. People no longer want to be influence by those who came before us. That the media has a lot of influence on peoples reading and the media has use it influence in selling what is new and hot now, not what can education the readers.…

I think by using the handscroll you can go through the work slowly and take your time which gives your mind time to imagine and absorb the images as it is slowly unrolled, much more like reading a book. You scroll thru like you would turn the pages of a book and take as much time as needed. When you are looking at hanging scrolls you see the work in its entirety and have to take in everything at once. To me hanging scrolls are more for an artwork that is to be viewed in its entirety and with…

College can be some of the best years of your life, as a college student you you no longer have your parent’s rules to follow you can stay up as long as you like chores around the house are no longer a duty for you. You are given the beginnings of personal freedom; you can choose to go out and party or study for a test, or decide to skip class or hang out with your friends. There are many temptations throughout college and if you’re not careful those temptations can prove to be to much even for…

"God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself" 2 Corinthians 5:19 "Kingdom of God", according to the interpretation of Christian Tradition and Scripture, was for the Jews particularly as a special message to this group as people of God. The Progressive Theology as liberating experience and the application of the “Kindom” (Kinship, according to Ada Maria Isasi terminology = Family) opens the door for Jesus to people oppressed by suffering, chaos, poverty, prejudice, society and evil. The…

The Abundance of Service If there was ever one thing to make someone happy, unconditionally happy, it would be service. While not drinking alcohol, smoking, or doing drugs are very important, service is something that does not just help oneself but also another person. It’s like a double whammy! Large acts of service can sounds hectic, overly ambitious, even scary, but those scary things are not the only possible size of service. ur Lord and Savior, Christ the Redeemer, used active love to help…

I have not always been a Christian I have not always been a Christian; I was raised in a strict Irish Catholic home. I was baptized as an infant, received my first communion when I was 6 years old and my confirmation at 16 years old. We went to church faithfully as a family every week. However, in my heart I knew something was missing. I had no comprehension on who Jesus was and had no personal relationship with Him. I was empty inside and I was lost. I had lost all faith in God after…

Ragamuffin Gospel Reflection Reading the Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning was a challenge; while I agreed with his thoughts and feeling the style in which it was written I found to be very cumbersome. Then this feeling of being critical of the writing made me feel guilty because the subject and the topic is so important and many individuals give the book very high reviews. I much prefer a local Springfield, Missouri author named Jennifer Rothschild; Jennifer is a nationally renowned author…

There were several important themes in Paul’s Epistles the three that are significant to my church and/ or personal life is as follows justification, grace, and faith. Justification has taken many years to totally understand for my walk with Christ. It has been really hard to grasp onto the fact that I do not have to do everything myself. All I have to do is give everything to Jesus and he will be there to help me through whatever it is that I am facing. Last year my husband was in a life…

If you would, please open your Bibles to Colossians 2. [Pray] Colossians chapter 2. We’re going to begin in verse 6. Before we start, I’m just going to warn you that there is going to be a large chunk of Scripture used here. But we be focused here in Colossians 2 almost the entire time, so it will be easy for you to follow along in your Bibles. Now, I want to give you a little background on the Colossians. I like to give historical context in my sermons because it is a tremendous help when…

How many of you know all things are possible to them that believe in God. There was a little boy demon possessed and they brought him to Jesus. Jesus asked how long has he been like this? And his father said, “From childhood. It has often cast him into the fire and into the water, to destroy him; but if you are able to do anything, have pity on us and help us.” Jesus said to him, “If you are able!—All things can be done for the one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out…