Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) George Bailey gave up his dream of traveling and going to college in order to help his brother go to college and continue his father’s business of lending people money to buy their own homes. He is not happy about not having his dreams come true and having to … [Read more…]
Story by Victor Hugo Valjean spent the next nine years after the death of Fontine taking care of Cosette, and she fell in love with Marius, one of the rebel students. The night before the battle, Valjean prayed for Marius. Unable to convince Marius to go with Cosette, he asked the Lord to let Marius … [Read more…]
Ten years later, Javert was the new police chief at city where Valjean had become mayor. One day he arrested Fontine after someone falsely accused her of an attack. Valjean came and took her out of jail and put her in a hospital. By then Fontine was dying and she asked Valjean to take care … [Read more…]
Story by Victor Hugo Valjean was now the mayor of his new hometown. He owned a factory and he made sure the workers are in good moral standing. One day he saw some women workers fighting in his factory. Fontine was fighting someone else over her letter regarding Cosette, her daughter living at someone’s lodging … [Read more…]
Story by Victor Hugo Jean Valjean was granted probation after spending 19 years in jail. No one would hire him for a good job. He was told to see a priest who ended up giving him food and a night stay. He saw the silver utensils the priest used, and that night he stole them … [Read more…]
The parable of the lost son (a.k.a. the prodigal son) is one of the most complete, detailed, and explicit parables of Jesus. It reveals the secret of our salvation and God’s attitude and expectations for the humanity. Symbolism: * robe of the Father – (1) redemption, righteousness (e.g., white robe of Jesus when He returns), … [Read more…]
Scripture: Love Your Enemies (Luke 6:27-38) Jesus said, “Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Pray for the happiness of those who curse you; implore God’s blessing on those who hurt you. “If someone slaps you on one cheek, let him slap the other too! If someone demands your coat, give him … [Read more…]
Imagine a life without: 1. hope for an improvement in your grades – Would you study hard? Or would you just quit? 2. hope for your siblings to grow up – Would you get very impatient? 3. hope for a better tomorrow – Would you give up on working hard? Would you rather just die? … [Read more…]
Male-Female Differences Biological – strength, reproductive differences, women more pain-tolerant Emotional – men are more concealed about their emotions, seen as “stronger” and more stable; women are more open and more emotional Personality – men like to be seen as strong, dominating, physical; women value softness, kindness, and maternal tendencies more Functional – men are … [Read more…]
What does the Bible say about pride? Job 35:12 There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men. Ps. 10:4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts. Prov. 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate … [Read more…]