Jesus Loves Me

has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is

This shows how some people are blindsided by love or all the good things that they see in people, and they do not focus on the poor decisions that they may be making. This verse also shows how he is willing to sacrifice himself, mentally and physically, just to make sure that she is ok. The last hyperbole is, “ Oh, oh, I would go through all this pain/Take a bullet straight through my brain/Yes, I would die for ya baby.” This verse is very important because it explains the biggest part of the theme the best. This verse states that he is willing to go against his personal well-being in order to let her continue to be joyful. This is important to the overall theme because it shows how he is willing to do anything for a girl who does not even love him back.

My hands... My spirit... My sky... My forest...This earth is mine...” (Chapter 11 Paragraphs 1-2)

Through close analysis and investigation of the two men’s lives and relationships, it is believed that these men wished to write about their own religious awakening and beliefs in such a way as to compel others to do the same and to guide them towards Christ. Just as Jesus told his disciples in Mark 16:15, “‘Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.’” (Mark 16:15) That is exactly what Hemingway and Fitzgerald intended to do, in order to create a relationship between their audiences and their God through the subtle Christian references and motifs. The authors hope that through the close analysis of their pieces of work, that the Christian influence on their writing would create conversation about Christianity, and the impact that their faith had had on their

During my junior year of high school, I read A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. Before then I had enjoyed reading, but it had never been more to me than a source of entertainment, similar to watching TV. However, the ingenious, miniscule symbols and nuances about the book forever changed the way I look at literature. Throughout the book, Irving subtly compares Owen Meany (a tiny, strange boy with an extremely high voice) to Jesus. At one point, he plays Jesus in a Christmas pageant. His parents even believe (and try to convince him) that he was a virgin birth, much like Jesus was according to the Bible. More subtly, his friend John Wheelwright frequently uses the exclamation “Jesus!” – but only when he is talking to Owen, almost as though he is addressing him. Owen also plays the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come in a play, although he is just referred to as the Ghost of the Future. Later on he has a vision of his own date of death. There are countless other important and significant symbols in the book as well, ranging from an armadillo to

Flannery O’Connor’s theory of Christ-haunted people of the South “By and large, people in the South still conceive of humanity in theological terms. While the South is hardly Christ-centered, it is most certainly Christ-haunted”, - is one of the most mentioned quotes of Flannery O’Connor. The southern literary icon, who was a Catholic, did not create a positive image of people’s stance on religion in spite of her own faith. O’Connor could finish her stories in more positive way to write a more Catholic-like literature. However her mix of grotesque Southern scenes and Christianity created more “timeless, and more impactful than the fluffy, always happy-ending Catholic novel” (Usher).

While I was volunteering at a local emergency shelter with a friend, a team of gospel singers visited the shelter, hoping to enliven spirits through song. Being worship leaders at our own church, my friend and I anxiously, yet excitedly, joined them. Before singing, we all agreed on a list of simple, but powerful, Christian songs that everyone would be able to sing along to. The melodies, piercing the atmosphere, soon had shattered families standing hand in hand, joining our growing chorus of hope for a speedy recovery in Houston.

Jesus and Mary, how many tears did you cry for Rosaline? How many salty tear-drops did you waste salting a love you never tasted? The sun hasn’t yet melted away the fog you made with all your sighs. The groans you used to make are still ringing in my old ears. There’s still a stain on your cheek from an old tear that hasn’t been washed off yet.

Perceivable in virtually all aspects of life, the Christian faith and its values are embedded deep within worldly establishments and ideals. Whether it’s the “In God We Trust” displayed on American buildings and currency or the numerous countries who mention God in their national anthem, belief in Christianity is a trait shared amongst people worldwide. Appropriate with the vital impact Christianity has on many lives, authors often glance at Christianity and its followers through the actions and decisions of their characters. Revered as one of the most prominent Christian writers, Flannery O’Connor delves deep into her Catholic faith in nearly all of her works; she is quoted with saying that “[she] write[s] with a solid belief in all the Christian

Flannery O 'Connor is a Christian writer, and her work shows Christian themes of good and evil, grace, and salvation. O’Connor has challenged the theme of religion into all of her works largely because of her Roman Catholic upbringing. O’Connor wrote in such a way that the characters and settings of her stories are unforgettable, revealing deep insights into the human existence. In O’Connor’s Introduction to a “Memoir of Mary Ann,” she claims that Christians live to prepare for their death. This statement is reflected in her other works, including her short story “A Good Man is Hard To Find.” After reading “A Good Man is Hard to Find,” many questions remain unanswered

Like every marketed love story out there, the poem starts off with two souls who secretly admire each other, yet are too afraid to admit it. In a society that at that time would quite possibly think

Jesus—perhaps the most discoursed name in history. He has transformed and influenced many lives including mine. To some people, He was a prophet. To others He is a mere legend. To me, he is a father and a friend, but most of all, He is my Lord and Savior through justification, sanctification, and redemption.

A poem is a piece of writing that partakes of the nature of both speech and song that is nearly always rhythmical, usually metaphorical, and that often exhibits such formal elements as meter, rhyme, and stanza structure. In her poem, “Variations of the Word ‘“love”’,” Margaret Atwood introduces to her audience the word “love” from many different perspectives. Google defines “love” as “an intense feeling of deep affection”, or “having a deep feeling or sexual attachment to (someone).” But “love” is not something that can easily be described. Atwood goes on to present and portray the word through different illustrations, beginning with cliché examples and ending with her own personal scenarios. The author’s tone and metaphorical language effectively conveys her perspective of “love”.

In a song where most lines begin with "I want to" I would be interested in seeing what phrase struck a group of people individually. I've listened to this beautiful song a few times and this line catches my ear with each listen. John has discussed his childhood raised in the church and his personal struggles with it during adulthood. I can relate. But if you listen to enough music (Moreland, Dylan, Cohen) you know faith, like love, isn't that easy to define.

Great Song Regina I love this song because it speak volumes; it is a great classic that reaches to the soul and express how awesome God truly is. Dr. Williams mentioned in his article of the five criteria to evaluate worship songs, and I would say that is song hit every one perfectly. Interesting enough in 1957 George Beverly Shea sang this song at a Billy Graham Crusade event where they ended up sing it hundred time because people didn’t want to stop sing it. I do not believe that any other song has ever been able to claim that. This event gave this song new attention where now millions listening and singing this wonderful song. Dianne Prichard quotes Billy Graham saying, “The reason I like HOW GREAT THOU ART is because it glorifies God. It