https://youtu.be/nsu9NcDT27U
Christian Goh, 9
Dallas, TX
I purchased these paintings from Semachw Messfn in Ethiopia in 2004. Sumachaw was ten years old. He is a Coptic Christian. This is an ancient branch of Christianity. These paintings are made within an ancient tradition of Coptic religious art. There are religions that embrace religious paintings. Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism are examples. The Jewish and Muslim religions do not favor religious paintings.
by Sarah Lynn
“No Boundaries” is exploding with color, something I particularly love in artworks. The blues, purples, and greens of the piece are relaxing and seem to flow in and around the image, while the peaches, yellows, and reds of the picture break up the scene in a way that only enhances its beauty. This beauty itself does not take one form—the piece is abstract. It can visually represent any number of things.
A Greater Goode by Amy Schor Ferris; Houghton
Mifflin Company: Boston, 2002; $15
Author Amy Schor Ferris's latest story, A Greater Goode, is a touching novel about Addie Goode, a twelve-year-old, and her experience of friendships and the role that those friendships play in her growing up. The story is written from Addie's point of view, and she tells about her own experiences, throwing in her own thoughts as she goes along.
Eleven seventh graders and one teacher are clustered around three white tables in the middle of a small room, the walls adorned with maps, a white board, and a picture of Gandhi at a spinning wheel. We are discussing Gandhi’s religion and how it influenced him in his philosophy and life. Ideas bounce around the table, but I have run out of things to say.
I decided today to challenge myself and interview a pastor.
Good morning pastor, I’m conducting an interview on faith and ethics of Christianity. Can you share with me some details?
Yeah, firstly you can’t understand all of Christianity because its large, and every sub religion interprets it the way they want and not as Islam or other religions. We have over one hundred sub religions in Christianity where they are deferred by the thing which is called Doctrine.
Hurt Go Happy by Ginny Rorby; Starscape:
New York, 2007; $5.99
I can’t imagine what life would be like if everyday sounds, such as the voices of my friends and family, weren't included. I'd need to read their lips or communicate in sign language with them, which would have to be tough. Joanne "Joey" Willis, the main character of Hurt Go Happy, faces this situation. She is almost completely deaf, but can speak.
An update from our thirty-fifth Book Club meeting!
This month we discussed A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat, a suspenseful and moving novel set in a magical version of Thailand. The book follows Pong, who is born in Namwon prison, because his mom was imprisoned for stealing. He escapes the prison, and hides in a monastery, where he is guided spiritually by the wise Father Cham. But, he’s still in danger!