White Sun of the Desert

cold, but it’s summers are the perfect temperature and stay in the 80 degree range. Angelus Oaks experiences a white blanket of snow in the winter that is often too deep to walk through. If someone does not have a 4 wheel drive truck, they can expect to be stuck for a few days until a snow plow comes through. I had never experienced such a beautiful Christmas before until I received my white Christmas. Standing on the balcony of my dad's…

eternally. We see this in Revelation Ch. 7. Rev. 7:9 After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, This is the hope that we have inside of us from Christ. 2Cor3 tells us that we are a letter from Christ, with the Spirit of the living God written in our hearts. 2Cor 3:2 You yourselves are our…

feudal attempt to dull the pain of oncoming death. In order to desensitize his own trauma, Tom ingested the pill, seeking to evade the emptiness that slowly filled the space occupied by love. Margaux’s skin now dangled from her skeleton, while the sun only provided motivation for the overwhelming migraines. The darkness inside the apartment now mimed the aura of the room, welcoming the impending passing; only to have the dark angel pass by, leaving behind a trail of suffering. Tom held…

book’s title, “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry,” references the oft-repeated phrase “Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die.” This is a combination of several Bible verses, including Ecclesiastes 8:15, which says, “A man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry,” and Isaiah 22:13, which says, “Let us eat and drink, for to morrow we shall die.” Many…

wasteland of flat grassy plains, the monotony of which was only interrupted by the occasional road sign, was all to be seen as I drearily stared out our black station wagon’s dirty window. The huge expanse of sky above was completely free of clouds and the sun beat down on our car mercilessly. The heat was almost unbearable and to make things worse, at this point in our long drive, the car’s AC was going in and out. My mom, Michaela, my sister, and I were currently traveling across the hellscape…

The Moon has not always sat in the sky watching over the Earth and all its inhabitants. No. In fact the Moon used to wander the earth just like any creature or human does now - as did the Sun. This is the story of what she did before she sat up in the sky. This is the story of the Moon and her only friend. The Sun was loved by all. His heart was warm and his smile was bright. His hands were strong hands that as they touched the earth could make bright green plants sprout from even the driest…

Much is known about the Ancient Egyptians, but there is also much left to be discovered. There were many other ancient civilizations that followed the Egyptians, surfacing in all corners of the world. Each having their own way of life, developing on different sides of the world. However, despite the different locations of these civilizations, many of them ended up having the same practices and belief systems. To see the similarities between different civilizations, one could compare the…

so in love with him and meant her vowels “through thick and then” just turned head and looked the other way. She never could really leave him for good . He owned a motorcycle shop. Which resulted in normal weekend trips up to the blazing California desert to play with our “toys” . The scar on my ankle as a reminder don't ever ride a dirt bike with out jeans especially with your jeans half way rolled up. It was common for him to come and go a few nights with us and a night with his other. One…

It took roughly 4 months to get from Independence, Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon. The people who took the Oregon trail were mainly settlers and missionaries. Pioneers took wagons called prairie schooners. They were 4x12 ft with a white canvas top that was made to be waterproof to makes sure none of the supplies got wet. Most of the wagon space was for food: dried meats, coffee, flour and other things were brought to eat. The trip itself was extremely unpleasant. People walked by…

creates risk, physical exertion and the chance to use skills they can’t use anywhere else, whereas ecotourists seek an educational and learning experience by viewing nature without having to interact with it (Weaver, 2008). For example cliff slopes and white water offer thrills rather than an educational experience. However, even with these differences, one of the main components of both these types of tourism is that they use the natural environment and natural landscapes to inspire and…