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Beauty (Pt.2)
A man and a woman walk down the street, embracing one another and smiling; Over sixty years, it has been this way, Only death could make them part…
Beauty (Pt.1)
Yesterday, I asked a good friend of mine to define “beauty.” He said beauty is different for everyone. He also said there are different types of beauty (physical, emotional, social, and spiritual). While I agree with the latter, I disagree with the former. I think beauty is beauty and people will recognize it as such.Continue reading “Beauty (Pt.1)”
Up the Ante!
In my Tuesday night class, we did a nifty in-class activity. As a result of this activity, I learned that I am longing for more enjoyment in life. I want to celebrate more, to dance spontaneously, to have outbursts of singing, to laugh uncontrollably, etc. Call me weird, but I also find a great deal of pleasure in writing. So,Continue reading “Up the Ante!”
Inception
If you haven’t seen Inception, watch it. It will blow your mind. Ever since I watched the movie, I’ve been wanting to write about it, so here it goes: What’s going on beneath the surface of this action-packed movie? Is it about the subconscious mind? Is it about the power of dreams? Is it about Alzheimer’s? Is it aboutContinue reading “Inception”
All Hail Schleiermacher!
“Christianity is not about religion; it’s about a relationship.” If you have run in Christian circles for the past ten years, or even if you have just run into a Christian in the past ten years, you’ve heard this little apothegm. I have grown very weary of hearing it, but I’ve always wondered where it came from and whatContinue reading “All Hail Schleiermacher!”
Public Service Announcement #1
January 10, 2011: There will be a new post this Thursday. I feel absolutely terrible for not posting last week. Please forgive me. Thursday will continue to be the day for new posts, unless something crazy happens, in which case I will notify you via PSA #2. My wife’s birthday is today!
