The Refuge

two kids, Kendra and her brother Seth who discover that their grandparent’s whom they never seem to visit live on a mysterious sanctuary. This can be seen in this quote “For centuries mystical creatures of all description were gathered into a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction”(back of the book cover). It was always a mystery why they never seemed to see their grandparents at family reunions and gatherings, and at first the children thought nothing of it. That was until…

The Bible teaches Christians the word of God and how it helped to shape Christianity. It not only tells stories from which we can learn from, but it gives an outline of who God is and about His character. It tells of Jesus and his work for humanity. About Christian faith and the role of the church. The bible is more than a tool for pastors and the faithful, it is a guide on how to live your life as a Christian,but more importantly, how to be a better human being. The Bible starts with…

explained who he was, and said that his nephew, Ezra Effendi, had long been an officer in the Iraqi police. He showed his nationality papers, but these were torn in pieces before his face and he was shot in cold blood. A priest named Ismail who had taken refuge in the police post was driven out by the police, a rope was tied round his neck and he was kicked down the steps and dragged away by the troops, who shot him, afterwards throwing his body on the steadily growing heap of corpses. Whilst…

In Alan Fueur’s article, “The Ideological Roots of the Oregon Standoff,” conflict presents itself in the form of citizen versus government. According to Fueur, the ranchers that have taken over the Malhuer National Wildlife Refuge are “vowing to return it -by force of arms, if necessary- to the people.” This statement elucidates the existing conflict. The ranchers participating in the standoff want to have locals administering the land in the area, and these people protest against the…

Lakewood Church, the Houston megachurch led by Pastor Joel Osteen, has opened its doors to more than 400 victims of Hurricane Harvey this week and started operating as a donation center after the nearby American Red Cross shelter had reached its limit. Speaking to The Christian Post on Aug. 30, Lakewood Church spokesperson Don Iloff announced that they are already housing around 400 people and are receiving relief items that will be distributed to shelters. The announcement comes after the…

On June twenty eighth, World War One officially ended in Europe, with the signing of the treaty of Versailles. When the war ended, Germany was in a state of disarray. The treaty demanded that Germany take full responsibility for the war. This meant that they had to pay war reparations to cover civilian damage. Although it was agreed upon that Germany would not have to pay a significant portion of these reparations, because people felt like they had been punished enough, they were still forced to…

that ends at the Uwharrie River. I have been told the stone stretches all the way to central Virginia, and yet it chose the five and a half acres of land I reside on to end. It is cool and mossy, even in the heavy heat of summer. It provides a small refuge against the world and all its burdens. The Uwharrie River is little more than a creek where it crosses through my property. It flows gently, making it a perfect place for children to swim. I swim in it, my mom swam in it, and my pawpaw swam…

The Industrialization Revolution was an exciting time of invention and economic development in the United States. During this time, jobs that were done by skilled labors were replaced by more cost-effective machines. While this was a tremendous benefit for a company’s efficiency and profitability, it negatively impacted the people that made up the labor force in America. Skilled craftsmen who were previously respected and paid according to skill were now just another employee on the assembly…

who risk everything to reach its borders. Although it is not stopping migrants from crossing its borders, the EU surely does not want more migrants entering Europe. The fact that the EU purposefully limited its border policy in a time where extreme refuge is required shows that it is very Europe-centric. Even though it may lead to an overpopulated Europe, it is most likely temporary. Hence, the EU disregards its social responsibility of providing asylum for those near its borders that require…

different ways can reveal radically different things about the same situation. Similarly, the way a book is written and narrated can present a biased or unbiased representation of a situation. Currently, a militia of ranchers are occupying a wildlife refuge in Oregon and there are two vastly different views of the situation. The conservative news organizations claim that they’re heroes, standing up for what is right and bringing attention to federal issues. However, liberal news…