When Kamps’ mother died and she was pregnant, she needed the church the most. However, even though the priest knew her, he did not unlock the church. Kamps felt this moment in her life “was a nail in the coffin of [her] traditional beliefs” (136). She began to follow nature and strive to be like the tree with “grace and elegant treeness”
I learned a lot of new things from the article that I can now use in the future. I agreed with everything that the article said and loved how they used the bible as the number one source of information and proof. I do like how they went into detail about the biblical reasons why abortion is morally wrong and he philosophical reasons as well because a non believer doesn’t believe in the bible can just say show me why its bad outside the bible. That is where the philosophical reason comes into play. My favorite verse from that section was Exodus 21:22-25.
Essay 1: Spiritual Journey Since I was born I was blessed being raised a loving Christian family. I was taught to go to church every Sunday morning and Wednesday night. Loving the Lord and praising Him has always been very natural for me. Growing up and learning Christian values along with how to live my life glorifying God has made me realize how lucky I truly am. I could not have asked for a better upbringing.
Melba's Faith: Word count 240 In the book Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Pattillo Beals, Melba possesses a great deal of faith. Melba's grandmother tells her that God expects a lot more of their family, because they have been blessed. This stars the foundation for Melba's faith. At a very young age, Melba writes in her diary as a way to talk to God and ask for help. Melba would not have taken the time to write to God had she not had faith he was listening to her.
Instead of being a missionary, she could’ve accepted a marriage proposal, worked at her church, or have been a principal. Instead, she was in Guinea, trying, but not being able to do anything for the people there. Marilyn and Judy took off for a different site where they could learn the Guinea language better. Months later Marilyn and Judy went back to Guinea to speak to the people and teach them all about God. They started preaching the word to all the Guinea people and almost everyone became a Christian.
Matt loves his little sister Kate; they used to be really close. They always play together and talk to each other when they were young. Matt wants to share the experiences that Kate has been through but Kate did not understand. Kate was escaping from the real world and she believed that Matt was having a terrible life. During the Simon’s (Matt and Marie’s son) birthday party, there were some conversations between Kate, Daniel and Kate, Marie; Marie told Kate to face the truth that Matt’s life was not a failure, and he love his son, his family and the farm.
In a letter to Linda, her grandmother reminds her that even though she may not be on Earth much longer, they will always have a connection through God and they will see each other in heaven someday. She also says, “Strive, my child, to train them for God’s children” (pg.220). These final words that Linda reads from her grandmother really summarizes the biggest religious impact in her life, her grandmother’s faith. It is her grandmother that keeps Linda’s hopes up throughout the book by telling her that god is always with them and that someday he will repay them for their suffering. She is the source of faith and a citadel type place for Linda to go when she loses in hope in what she is doing and fighting for.
Today, I can look back with peace and understand all the pain and hurt was worth it, because now I walk and seek the same passionate relationship with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The suffering Christ endured on the cross was something I'll never truly know. However, what a true blessing that in the midst of a tragedy God never left my side. Even when I was so angry with him. What a privilege and honor to have had 16 years with a man who was my example on earth of Christ and his love for his
St. Hannibal reminds me of Mother Teresa, they both love poor and needy people. We can be like them in our own way. Like me, I used to join feeding program in our barangay and sometimes in our church with all my heart. Each smile of those needy children touches my heart very much. I know that we can inspire other people in our own little way, and I hope this reflection inspires whoever is reading
They soon began tithing and becoming fully faithful to the Lord. At one time, Robert took his personal salary and gave it to Christian endeavors. He also gave his time to Christian businesses and Christians colleges. Evelyn was always one step behind her husband and supported him with all he did. Even after having five children of her own, she always found time to help out with the young men who worked for Robert; making sure they had hot meals and places to sleep to keep them out of trouble.