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-Jones sailed from the Delaware River in February 1776 aboard Alfred on the Continental Navy's maiden cruise.

In chapter 22 James McBride was searching for the synagogue his family went to before his mother had left to New York. James had met the rabbi of that synagogue but he only gave James very small information about his mother's family so he hadn't really been much help to figuring out his family roots (Mcbride 222). James relly needed help trying to figure out his family roots so he decided to speak to the man whose father had owned the Shilsky's old shop when after they had departed from the town Suffolk. The man who was giving the information to James was named Aubrey Rubenstein and his father owned the store after the Shilsky’s. James had thought it was possible that his mother’s sister Dee-Dee but he had assumed that him meeting her would

Milton Kuyers is a son of factory worker who grew up in Jenison, MI. He attended Calvin College and graduated with an accounting degree. He worked in the public accounting atmosphere for more than 5+ years when he realized that he wanted more of a life with his family. In order to make this change happen he took a 40% pay cut and joined Sterling manufacturing company as its new CFO. He later became the President of this company at the age of 33 and has been president of companies ever since then.

Chapter 4 of Jones’ William Clark… starts with Lt. William Clark being ordered to see the commander of the military forces in Spanish Louisiana regarding the construction of a Spanish military base on a US-controlled area of the Mississippi. Clark’s meeting with the regional governor provided Clark with the opportunity to gather information on Spanish military assets in the area, info he disclosed to his chain of command upon his successful return. Shortly after this successful mission, Clark resigned his commission and returned home to assist his brother George Rogers with settling the latter’s legal issues and help his father manage the Clark family plantation. Getting the plantation’s crop to market, Jones writes, forced Clark into a long, bad weather-threatened trip down the Mississippi. Clark’s return home on the ship Star was equally as arduous, as he had to contend with hostile

Faith in Christ is the stronghold for Helen Burns. She considers living to the glory of God the purpose of her life. Her troubles and sorrows do not sway her faith, for she declares it her “duty to bear it” (56). For Helen, living a fruitful life means imitating the character of Christ. When Jane inquires why she allows her superiors to treat her unjustly, Helen first replies that Christ

In Virtuous Minds, Phillip Dow helps the reader understand what it means to love God with all of their minds. Dow does this by giving the reader a list of seven intellectual virtues, which can be performed in good or bad ways. Some may choose the path of cheating, arrogance, laziness, or cowardice, but Dow hopes this book will provide an option for recovering intellectual character. He splits the book into three separate parts, part one defines the seven intellectual virtues, while part two presents the awards that will come with these virtues, and finally part three provides the reader with a series of steps to reach this character.

In this chapter, the author states that many feel that theology is unnecessary to understanding God. Most feel that they know more about God because of personal experiences. The author says he agrees with that to some degree; however, he feels that one is very limited with only the personal experience and without what he calls a map, which is what theology would be as related to the Christian religion. Without

Faith operates in a unique way by providing the average, the noble, or the distasteful with a means to understand the world we inhabit. However, our worldly experiences also operate as a means to understanding the complexities of our faith. For St. Augustine, faith provides more questions than answers, but consequently leads to his life as a bishop and eventually sainthood. For some, however, the Bible provides the answers to all the questions that go unanswered by common sense. In St. Augustine’s Confessions, Augustine is able to further understand himself and his faith in Christ by reflecting on anecdotes of his past. Conversely, the Bible’s use of etiology provides spiritual justification for physical realities.

The agriculture industry in the United States is full of uncertainty. John F. Kennedy gave an unique perspective of the farmer when he spoke in 1960 while running for the presidency, “For the farmer, is the only man in our economy who has to buy everything he buys at retail - sell everything he sells at wholesale - and pay the freight both ways” (Peters & Woolley, n.d., para. 33). In agriculture, commodity prices are affected by external forces such as weather patterns, national and international economic conditions, national and international demand, and the value of the dollar. The impact of the value of the dollar on the agricultural industry is wide spread and potentially detrimental. In the 1980s, the United States was devastated by a farm crisis that rocked the Midwest. The strong U.S. dollar was a key player in the crisis that bankrupted many farmers (Fite, 1992). Alternatively, a weak dollar positively impacts the agricultural industry by increasing exports and improving the competitive advantage of the farmers.

Revelational Christian Ethics is the discovery and the study of God’s manifestation of Himself to humanity by His divine historical acts and His inspired word. Existing outside our material world, God progressively unveils Himself to us by both general and special revelation. Through general

Regarding doctrine, Adams says that exposing clients to biblical teaching provides them with practical implications for living. The second step is reproof, wherein the Holy Spirit brings conviction to the lives of individuals through the witness of the Scriptures. The Holy Spirit not only leads the client to repentance, but also works through the counselor as a reflection of the love of God. The third step is correction and involves the manifestation of the Holy Spirit in the lives of individuals to help them stand upright and bear fruit indicative of the repentance that has taken place in their lives. The final step is instruction in righteousness, which pertains to the disciplined lifestyle wherein clients exercise a life of godliness. During this step, clients are held accountable for their actions, decisions and thoughts. Adams resigns that the Bible is infallible, propositional, inerrant and sufficient for counseling needs because it addresses every issue of life, either directly or principally (Liberty University, Baker, 2015).

Vincent Van Gogh, the Dutch artist who painted Starry Night, was disrespected and unappreciated for his works during his life. However, today he is considered one of the greatest Dutch painters. Today, his work is known for its detail, beauty, and emotion. One might claim that Vincent Van Gogh’s painting Starry Night depicts his supposed insanity. However, his painting Starry Night depicts his feelings of isolation, his feelings of alienation, and the appreciation he thought he would soon achieve during his lifetime, though each of which do not necessarily depict insanity.

The next characteristic in which he had created us in is holiness. Holy means “to separate or to cut off.” or (Towns 68-69) God is holy which means that he is separated from sin and cannot be sinful. Like himself, God has made us to have the ability to separate ourselves from sin and separation onto God. In the church as Christians we can use this attribute to help lead those to Christ. Holiness encompasses all of what is needed for some to receive salvation in the first place. As humans we will never be born holy, however with those we meet in the secular world, we can teach them that the ultimate goal is to reach salvation with God but also to become holy in God’s vision. The secular world is not concerned about being holy but instead more material things, however being made in God’s image, we as Christians see the importance of holiness and can be able to preach its importance for generations to come.

Beginning with the arrival of the first humans in North America through the aftermath of the War of 1812, America was formed through a collision of cultures in the 16th century. Throughout Unit 1 colonies thrived to settle in the New World of North America. The Age of Exploration consisted of Europeans colonizing in North America and learning how to interact with the Native Americans who already inhabited the land. Colonists began to create civilizations along with governmental systems. Conflict arose among the colonies due to power and property. Major wars broke out due to the English wanting to start a new nation and become independent of Britain. A new nation had formed called the United States through revolutions and creations of governments. The French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, and the ratification of US Constitution were the most significant historical turning points on account of them shaping America and laying a foundation to further US accomplishments and without these events the United States would not be independent from Great Britain or unified under one name.

Sir Thomas Mallory’s Le Morte d'Arthur is a classic piece of literate that reveals the depths of mankind in numerous ways. Man is a complicated creature, greatly influenced by a variety of circumstances and often the choices made in those times mold man into who he or she will become. The lens for which one views beauty and goodness can be greatly affected by these experiences. As I have spent time reflecting on Mallory’s writing, it is apparent that he used several key themes to explain his views of man; those being identity, fate, love, family, and redemption. These themes parallel much of scripture and when paid attention to, can help one understand the truths of Scripture on their Christian journey.