He places trials and tribulation in their lives to strengthen and deepen their spiritual relationship with the Lord God Almighty. ... God will use one's suffering to minister to others who are experiencing adversity in their lives. ... There is a plan that has been perfectly crafted for each individual and is flawless in God's eyes. ... He wants one to be joyful and happy, and does not obtain joy from watching one suffer. ... When one relinquishes control of their life and offers it all to God-He blesses them with His wisdom and love. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The men avoided her hard stare, unable to raise their eyes to meet hers. ... In a staff meeting, all of the doctors looked to the Big Nurse for approval when they were voicing their opinions. They were afraid of what she would do to them if their ideas did not please her. ... They felt as though their futures were in her hands. ... The Big Nurse waited patiently for the men to apologize for shirking their duties in favor of watching the World Series. ...

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Granted that God is watching everything we do, the right way to live on earth is sin free. ... A person admitting to being a Christian takes a lot of pride, but denying it can be wrong in the eyes of God. ... Many of my friends in high school were also strong believers. ... They too were criticized about their beliefs, but again, they do not allow it to destroy their faith. ... Other Christians who feel the same way about their faith, also feel great with their life. ...

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Scholars have noted that mealtimes were often times of revelation in Jesus" ministry. ... The irony in the passage is that the least acceptable in the eyes of the Pharisee is the most acceptable in the eyes of Jesus. ... The Pharisees were the guardians of the Word of God, the epitome of holiness, righteousness and purity. ... Both actions were highly controversial and were just cause for the Pharisee's complete dismay. ... It is also possible that the author gave the Pharisee a name to allow the audience of the time to reevaluate their distaste for the Pharisee. ...

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When I watch a sitcom from my childhood, like "MASH", I think, "How innocent things were back then." ... Some people view God a jolly fellow in Heaven who winks upon their sins. Others view Him as a vindictive dictator who is out to make their lives miserable. ... "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. " Exodus 20:12 I was watching a comedian the other day, telling about how much he hated his parents. ... Their families and friends totally supported them, but did they love them? ...

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• Grade Level: High School

"For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes" (Rev. 7:17). ... The truth of God's love liberated my soul. ... The one who said, "It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin" (Luke 17:2). ... As a child my tears were my food day and night. ... And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow,...

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• Grade Level: High School

After watching the movie "The Last Temptation of Christ," Christ may be seen in a very different light. ... We soon learn that he is plagued with voices as if he is being followed he feels as if he is being watched. ... This movie in my eyes depicts Jesus in a way that I can't help but feel is accurate. ... The special effects were simple and the entire movie was filmed in one small town in Morocco. ... lly makes one think and challenge their own ideals and pre conceived notions. ...

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He is systematically brainwashed, made to watch his comrades and converts die for his sake. ... The Japanese officials were cunning in using the peasants, almost as blackmail, in order to force the missionaries to recant their faith. It is one thing to endure suffering, it is quite another to watch a loved one go through it. ... His father was indolent; a debtor and a "weak- individual in Okonkwo's eyes. ... His actions, though understandable, were inherently selfish, and his "cause- was mostly personal. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

" The commentaries in the Talmud were written over the course of several hundred years between 200 B.C.E. and 500 C.E. ... Those oral instructions were verbally handed down from generation to generation until there came a time of crisis where it was finally written down. ... When reading this chapter, or anywhere in the Talmud for that matter, it is interesting to note that no matter what century the scribes were writing, they always wrote as if the second temple worship is still in existence to this day. ... The sage answers, "From the time that the priests enter [their houses] i...

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" (Mathew 28:5) The gospel's revealed their understanding of the kind of messiah Jesus was to be; a son of God who was filled with the spirit of God and was sent to the earth so he could suffer for the sins of others. ... It is only through salvation from sin that they restore the original relationship with God which they find to be their true place, purpose, and fulfillment. ... While there Siddhartha watched his surroundings and became more aware of the circle of life and the food chain. ... People took comfort in his ability to face the changes of life calmly, with eyes wide ope...

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• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

I went in anyway and watched television with Joe and John. ... Sarcastically I replied, "Oh yeah, convert me- Immediately their eyes lit up and the television went off. ... Jesus is God. ... When they declared their belief in God and converted to Christianity the Romans where after them. If these people were so convinced that Jesus is the true savior, I believe they must have seen very amazing things. ...

• Word Count: 1873
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School