I think that one of the most poignant scenes in the Lord of the Rings occurs at the end of the Return of the King. The ring has finally been cast into the sea of lava in Mount Doom and Frodo dangles over the lava at the edge of the cliff, clinging with all his [...]
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Hanging On
Posted: November 28, 2011 by clairer in God's Faithfulness, God's Goodness, Hope, Purpose, Trusting God0
When I hear the word “worldview,” I usually think of a basic belief system. But a worldview is more than just a statement of faith or a list of beliefs about God, sin, and salvation. It is literally the lens through which we view the world — the perspective and attitude we take towards life. [...]
Everyone loves January because it gives the impression of a “fresh start.” People can start exercise programs and claim they’ve exercised every day of the year so far (which in reality might have only been a couple of days). People can start new Bible reading plans and resolve that this year will be the year [...]
It’s been nearly a year since I read The Great Gatsby for my AP Literature class. Off hand, I couldn’t tell you now the last name of the narrator, all of the major themes, or the motifs, but there is one scene that I can still remember very clearly (and I hope I’m not spoiling [...]
“The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” — Robert Byrne I saw this quote the other day, and I started wondering, what is the purpose in my life? What marks a life worthwhile? When I die, what do I want to be known for? I think it’s important for us to think about these [...]
