Cash Cow Most Christians wouldn’t point to American author David Foster Wallace as a shining example of Christian belief. He had a good handful of problematic spots in his life. In 2005, however, he gave a commencement address at Kenyon College entitled “This Is Water” which contains an exceptionally…
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Old Testament
The Old Testament - or The Hebrew Bible - tells the national story of Israel and showcases their poetry, songs, laws, legends, and history. Spanning centuries, this is one of the most influential bodies of literature ever written in human history.
Lost In Translation
Lost in Translation Some things get irrevocably lost in translation. Take this, for example: Or - it becomes a problem. When you see suffering Nobel Bowler and has a half scandal Or to take arms against a sea of troubles And nothing, and end. Kufa - sleep - No, we…
Soulmate
“Once upon a time…” Is there a single line in all of fiction that is more instantly recognizable? I can only think of one: “And they lived happily ever after.” From the time we’re small children, fairy tales are engrained in our consciousness. Storybooks and Disney movies tell the…
Jacob's Family (Lie To Me Pt-2)
Jacob's Family (Lie To Me Pt. 2) When I was a little kid, my mom and I had a garden in our backyard. In early spring we would put in new topsoil, rake careful rows, and plant cherry tomatoes, spinach, and green bean seeds. Over the next few…
Lie To Me
Lie To Me Stories about people who can successfully pull off complicated tricks and schemes are often very compelling. The best trickster stories feature systems that are inherently unfair, or at least stuck-up and unlikable. The hero is smarter, funnier, and more charming than his opponents, and he only cheats…