Tag: modern christianity

“The Hunger Games” Deep-Dive: From Burger King to Bugger King, Reality TV, Hunger, Archery in the Bible, and More

The Hunger Games is a 2008 young adult dystopian novel written by Suzanne Collins. The book is the first of a trilogy, the others being Catching Fire (2009) and Mockingjay (2010). The books became best-sellers and spawned The Hunger Games movie franchise. This essay will only focus on the story and character development in the … Continue reading “The Hunger Games” Deep-Dive: From Burger King to Bugger King, Reality TV, Hunger, Archery in the Bible, and More →

A Different Perspective on the Phrase “God is in Control”

It is interesting as you grow older that certain phrases, sayings and even verses can seem to annoy you and become cliche. This is especially true in the year of our Lord 2022 when it seems like the proverbial deck is stacked against the younger generation. I could write an entire library of issues facing … Continue reading A Different Perspective on the Phrase “God is in Control” →

The Holidays Makes Your Love Wax Cold

Every year, from the start of Halloween, to the beginning of the New Year, America enters a hibernation period known as the Holiday season. When you are a kid growing up, especially in the 90s or 80s, this was a magical time of year. Gone were the dog days of fall where you are trapped … Continue reading The Holidays Makes Your Love Wax Cold →

What Is Everyone Really Hoping For?

America, the western world, and the globe as a whole, has been through traumatic days in the past couple of months from the Coronavirus Pandemic, to its economic, cultural and political consequences, to the ongoing protest over the death of George Floyd. We certainly live in interesting times. Of course, being a keen observer of … Continue reading What Is Everyone Really Hoping For? →