A Dream Come TrueWe all have our own idea of what our ONE true love will be like. For some the ideal romantic partner may have dark curly hair, for others she could be the typical tall blond haired and blue eyed beauty, while for others, she might just have a bright infectious smile. No matter how...

God's Love and the Bible Gods love and the bible how strong is it and is it expressed deeply in the Bible? To me there aren't better words to say how deep of love that God has for himself and others. He gave us a child of his to die on the cross for our sins; anyone who would do this in my eyes...

What Is True Love? "I love you! You're my true love!" perhaps you have heard this from one of your boyfriend or maybe from your husband. I remember hearing that from my ex-boyfriend, but did he really understand the true meaning of love, or the difference between love and attractio...

Love. We have all come across that small four-letter word that means so much. No matter if it is towards family members, friends, or in a relationship, we all have experienced it. When asked, what is love? most people would not have an answer because they feel that love is hard to define. I feel tha...

Theology of Love or Hate?"I make seeking my salvation the main business of my life." (editor, Perkins. 103). At the time of the preceding statement, Jonathan Edwards neither had a full understanding of God's redeeming love or the ability to convey the simplicity of salvation through the love of Jes...

NEWBERY WINNER BOOK REVIEW Jacob Have I Loved Author - Katherine Paterson Summary: This is a very heartwarming story of thirteen-year-old twins Caroline and Louise Bradshaw who live on Rass Island located on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland in the 1940's during World War II. Louise perceives her...

What is forgiveness? To me forgiveness is somethning many people never learn in their lives. Forgiveness is to love someone in spitof all their short comings. We as humans, must somehow learn the art of forgiveness, if we are ever going to be truly happy in life. For me, as a christain,"Why is f...

Marriage When you love someone "as strong as death", and it is a love "many waters cannot quench" then you'll know you found the right one (song of songs 8:6-7). Then love will lead you to the commitment of marriage and you'll want to be with that person for the rest of your life. I believe marriag...

Several critics have argued that William Shakespeare's Sonnet 29 refers to the biblical story of Job. In the book of Job, one can see several similarities that parallel the story told in Sonnet 29. Both stories begin with the idea of being wealthy in the materialistic aspects of life, which then dis...

The three overriding Biblical concepts in the play are the fruits of folly, the cancer of deception, and the poverty of unbiblical love. Many examples of each of those themes can be found in the text, which corresponds closely to what the Bible says on the same subject. Folly abounds in the Twelfth...

The Song of Solomon is a book out of the Hebrew Bible – which is also the Old Testament used by Christians – also called the "Canticle of Canticles," according to Wikipedia. The book of Solomon has been a somewhat controversial book because it is actually a cycle of poems that ...

In "A Model of Christian Charity," John Winthrop outlines what he believes are the core guidelines for the Puritans in New England. By utilizing scripture from the Bible, Winthrop establishes clear and concise points regarding mercy, justice, and love. His method is effective because he is ...

Should Homosexuals Have the Right To Be Legally Married?The question of whether or not homosexuals should have the right to be legally married is as absurd as asking whether or not heterosexuals should have this legal right. People are People. Love is love. Two people who are in love should be ab...

Earth to Earth The Curiously Caring Cremation The passing of a loved one evokes a dark feeling of sadness and death in the minds of many humans. It is the all-too-clear memory of a funeral, a burial, a reunion, and most importantly a final and absolute goodbye. Between sending man to outer sp...

The Christian music industry is renowned for its many deep, thought provoking songs, but there is none whose lyrics capture my mind like the song "Scarecrow", written and composed by the band Skillet. This song is a reflection of the writer's perspective of his life as a scarecrow. ...

THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE Introduction "Thou shalt not commit adultery." – Exodus 20:14 "He said unto him, which Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness..." – Matthew 19:18...

This is the first time I read the Bible. Even though I¡¯ve never seen it before, it also gives me a very deep impression. The story ¡° The Parable of Prodigal Son¡± reminds me of one person, who ever was my best friend but hadn¡¯t met for a long time. Maybe we were both so young at th...

THE OLD AND NEW GOD I have come to believe that we, as a society, see God as something other than what is presented in the Old Testament. In our society today, the belief is that God is all-powerful, all knowing, just and loving, at least according to the New Testament. Comparing various ways ...

To Love or Loathe? If progress is truly the essence that drives America then this country needs to be prepared to change and accommodate the people behind that push. Almost everyday, lawmakers in Capitol Hill introduce new bills to protect the basic freedoms this country was founded on. Eve...

Of the many emotions a gay man or woman feel, perhaps the most powerfully pervasive is fear. The fear of being found out is real enough, but the worry does not end there. There also lurks the fear of being called names, being assaulted, perhaps even killed. For adults these fears are horrible enough...

Character Analysis In the novel, Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger, there are several prominent characters who display vivid and unique characteristics. However, one character remains dominant as a person with ethics as he battles with himself over the eternal question of right or wrong. Thi...

Critical AnalysisWorthy of Being CalledIn Ephesians 4:1-3, we read, "As a prisoner of the Lord, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through ...

1a) Situation Ethics was developed by an Anglican theologian, Joseph Fletcher as a result of his assessment of Legalism and Antinomianism. Legalism is the idea that there are fixed moral laws which are to be obeyed at all times. Antinomianism is the idea that there are no fixed moral principles but ...

The "Gay" America I just finished watching VH1's "Totally Gay" Show. It was a documentary that walked through the evolution of "Gay America" (through the influence of the media, of course) starting from the 80's all the way into an even Gay-er America for the future...

Christianity is a fascinating world religion that grows in importance everyday. There are many things about this faith that interests people around the world. For example, the history, philosophy and its relevance in today's society makes the religion fascinating. When did this interesting beli...