not of it. We are to live a separated, holy life {Romans 12:1-2} but we can’t do it in our own strength; we have to let Jesus take total control of our lives. When we turn our lives over to Him, Jesus becomes our Overcomer. picture Every time the news comes on there are stories full of horribleness that enters our ears and eyes. Things that are hard to forget: the persecution of Christians, the persecution and attacks on different nationalities, freedoms slowly being removed one by one;…
Technology has always been an essential need for mankind. It has been a widespread phenomenon, ever since God created human beings. It has the full power of shaping and controlling our lives. Technology is considered a major factor that can have a positive or a negative impact on us. It has the ability to fully comfort and satisfy the people’s needs and desires, or make them suffer in their present and future as well, due to their own creations. The use of technology differs from a person to…
The Language Used Immigrants are a well known topic, but more than often immigrants are laughed at. An immigrant is a person that comes to live in a new place that is foreign to them. Immigration started way before 1965 and it still happens to this day, at first there was not many people coming to America but then it sky rocketed. Tan learns from her mother's English that people pretend to not understand by not listening with her accent, it is her second internal language and passion. People…
one side to show the original wood color”(263). Then she says, “Summers spoke frequently to the villagers about making a new box, but no one liked to upset even as much tradition as was represented by the black box” (263). No character would like to change the black box because it has always been tradition to use it. However, some other characters suggest that it is time for a new box. The setting influences the thoughts and the actions of the…
with its intersection of cultures and countries, showed me how to think, developed my open mind, and shaped my compassion. El Paso del Norte is situated at the westernmost tip of Texas, bordered by New Mexico to the west and Ciudad Juarez to the south. This beautiful city is unlike any other. It has sky-high mountains, an international border, and the best Mexican food in the world. In El Paso, I can always see the Franklin Mountains and appreciate their grandeur. Long hikes are my own time…
Laos traditionally three shots are fired into the air to frighten away evil spirits. This in not often done in the U.S. because of laws prohibiting it heavily populated areas as well as general gun laws in any area. "The body is washed and dressed in new clothes. Mourners bring gifts to the deceased family members and are in return fed by the family. The Shaman plays an important role in death as they are the ones to make an offering of alcohol and tell the spirit that the body has died. They…
that we consider to be sinners with disdain, or think that our sins are less offensive to God than the other persons, then we break Gods second commandment of love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:39). Culture: Paul wanted to share the good news about Jesus Christ. ”For I have a great sense of obligation to people in both the civilized world and the rest of the world, to the educated and uneducated alike” (Romans 1:14). Throughout Romans Paul showed the sinful nature of the culture Jews…
In the book of Genesis within the Old Testament, the story of Abraham and his descendants marked a major significant in the Old Testament and New Testament. Throughout the book of Genesis, it introduced the nation (Israel) to its origin in elections and promises. We know that Abraham was known and credited as faithful and righteous. However, he did have time when he was being suspicious and doubtful about God’s promises to him. Starting at the chapter 12 of Genesis, it introduced Abram to the…
“Faith without Works is Dead” There are many descriptions in the New Testament concerning one’s faith and if put to work the results of one’s faith. The most commonly book and verses is James 2:14-26 which discusses the no effect of alleged faith dubious by works. The scripture points out how faith is proved the actions of the individuals. John chapter 15 verses 1-17 analyzes the devotees connection with Jesus to those of members to the vine. A members that truly has a relationship with Christ…
Did you know that Arizona has 26 peaks of 10,000 feet or taller? Out of all the states in the U.S., Arizona has the largest percentage of its land designated as Indian lands. All New England, plus the state of Pennsylvania would fit inside Arizona. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has the only public transport system that goes over an active airport taxiway. Arizona is the 48th State, before Alaska (49) and Hawaii (50). Did you know that Arizona and Hawaii are…