Ragamuffin Gospel Reflection

This text was helpful in helping me to understand how to relate to different people with different biblical understandings. In this text, McKinlay critically reflects within her culture (New Zealand) and how they come to understand Christianity and their interpretation

Every human being has a worldview whether they are aware of it or not. Although the notion of a worldview might appear basic in nature, the word itself simply meaning how one views the world around them, worldviews are much more complex and far reaching. A worldviews development occurs over the course of a lifetime, shaped by the complex and unique experiences of an individual and the sum of family traditions, religious beliefs and cultural histories. It is an all-encompassing interpretation of reality that plays a central and defining role in our attitudes and concepts about life. While worldviews are formed based on the answers to fundamental questions about human existence, they simultaneously shape

Les Choristes was first released in 2004; directed by Christophe Barratier. Produced in Germany, Switzerland, and France. A French film that includes the battle between troubled children, and the headmaster Rachin. And others involved whom reside within the building known as the "Bottom of the Pond." Between all chaos and resentment; something inside the children sparks a passion for music thanks to a new supervisor named Clemente Mathieu. By far my favorite scene in the film I watched on June 22, 2017; will be when Clemente Mathieu focuses his attention on one particular child named Pierre Morhange. I found the song "Vois Sur Ton Chemin"; sung by Pierre Morhange, and the rest of the choir in the film Les Choristes breath-taking. I was simply fascinated due to the discovery of a troubled child who possesses such talent buried within him (p.4).

There is a sentence in the endnotes of the text that really hit home for me and it was “nevertheless, we can never fully rise above our own assumptions, and none of us can completely rise above our cultural and historical conditioning” (pg. 118). When I read this my mind went back to a time when I thought I could take no more of what life was handing me. I went to my chaplain with what felt like the world on my shoulders and anger in my heart because I thought that I had been stupid to give my boyfriend a second and third chance, he had hurt me just like ‘everyone else’ but my chaplain reminded me that it is my faith in god and my heart that is why I kept giving him new chances. He did so by having me recall one of my favorite passages from the bible “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the

I skipped ahead in you book in class all the time i couldn't help but continue on with reading some parts were funny and some were sad to me the book revolved around rob and his feelings my best hope while reading was that rob would open up and finally be able to talk to his dad after finishing

To be completely honest, I haven’t finished this book – And I don’t plan on to.

Our worldview allows us to see into the world at such an angle that it coincides with our beliefs, therefore affecting how we think and live. Whether one falls under an atheistic, pantheistic, or theistic worldview, they are guided in their life choices depending on the beliefs of their worldview. Throughout this paper, I will summarize the elements of a Christian Worldview such as God, Humanity, Jesus, and Restoration; I will then analyze questions one might have about the Christian Worldview, and finally I will reflect on my worldview.

whatsoever. By the end of the book I could not remember half the things I read in

On the last Thursday of every month, a few of the Young Adults from Harvest City Church volunteer to go to Carrall Gospel Mission and serve the homeless at downtown Eastside. These people are made up of drug addicts, ex-convicts, prostitutes and people with mental health problems. First, We have a short sharing session by the leaders of the mission, and afterwards we serve the homeless dinner. The purpose of this mission is not only to engage the impoverished, but also to give back to the community. Listening to the homeless talk about their lives, I have learned to be more content with what I have and not to take anything for granted. Moreover, I have learned that reaching out to others can have a lasting impact on their lives and also on

The series is designed so that anyone can start reading at any point along the way and still understand what’s going on, so if you haven't read parts 1-3, you can still follow along in part

I learned a few facts and tricks from the novel. I also learned new words to add to my vocabulary. If I didn't read this book, I wouldn't know that discombobulate and flummox are synonyms to the word confuse or that the common vetch is a member of the pea family.

However, I did not have the same success with simply reading through the book. Prior to watching the DVD I made an attempt to read the book over the last few weeks. Without the advantage of a visual backdrop and the body language of the actors, I

Wurmbrand’s heart is beautiful and it looks so much like Christ’s. I want a heart that looks like that. I want to have so much love for the sinner. I can’t imagine what our world would look like if the Church, the Body of Christ had a love this strong. I do not know where I will be going after my two years of schooling, but hearing Wurmbrand’s story urges me on in love for the lost. It reminds me that every person, no matter who they are, has a right and a need to hear of the love of

reading before class and have understood much (but not necessarily all) of it. When the

In our society today, it can be hard to fully understand and relate to biblical texts written in a seemingly different world. With stories of great joys and sorrows, I found that although the world we live in today is different, the messages are still highly relevant. As long as humans are still imperfect and desired filled beings, we will need the wisdom of these biblical texts to guide us. As the stories of overcoming hardships and suffering made an impression on me, the stories of love and acceptance filled me with great emotion. There are many differences that seem to separate Christians today, whether in arguments such as interpretations or certain beliefs. This has only divided an undivided religion. I found comfort and strength from texts about love and a calling for Christians to come together despite differences. In this, I found a deeper connection to myself and others.