The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a fantasy adventure film, directed by Peter Jackson. It is the first part of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, based on the best-selling novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. The film tells the story of young hob
I’ll admit the story didn’t stick with me so much, but I was a fan of the worldbuilding. Much has been made of how this was first published in the same year as The Fellowship of the Ring, which also involves elves and a broken sword, but isn’t as cold and bleak overall. ...
Jesus chose not to focus on the pain and the rending and the scarring that comes with human life. He chose to focus on the joy set before him – the joy that is our salvation. Here is my walk-through Hebrews 12:1-3 and an application of a deep, resounding joy that supersedes and...
Hence, those disfellowshipped must not be greeted regardless of whether their "sin" was murder, changing beliefs or smoking cigarettes. Total avoidance is extended beyond members of the congregation and to one's immediate family. Few people would consider it acceptable for a religion to demand ...