Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Volume 1 Aniplex of America Episodes 1-4 100 minutes Rating: 13+ Madoka Kaname is an unexceptional girl. She has close friends and a loving family, but yearns to be something more than she is. But everything remains normal in her life until a mysterious and beautiful girl, who has an unexplained… Read More Review: Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Volume 1 (DVD)
Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.… Read More First of the Spirit Fruits: Love and Honda Tohru
The Teacher ate the house of a respected religious leader. At the feast, a prostitute entered and fell at the feet of the Teacher, showering him with praise. The religious leader was aghast. Seeing his look of contempt, the Teacher remarked to him that it was this prostitute who honored Him, not the self-righteous Teacher.… Read More Claymore’s Priscilla and the Pharisee in All of Us
It’s no secret that Toradora! is among my favorite shows and that Minori Kushieda is possibly my very favorite anime character. I loved everything about the show immediately – the style, the animation, the music, the characters – but it wasn’t until episode 12 that I knew this show would go from good to something… Read More Toradora: You’re a Pain in My Back, Minorin
As I drove home yesterday, I could feel something stirring inside of me. You know the feeling – sweaty palms, nervous stomach, unfocused energy. It took me a few seconds to realize that I was in this practically giddy state because the Super Bowl was mere days away. I don’t have any dogs in the… Read More Super Bowl Preview: GOAT, Anime Halftime Show, and Predictions
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. – Galatians 5:22-23 A few months ago, I left work frustrated and angry. I was tired and it was a difficult day. On the way home, I bought fast food and scarfed… Read More Fruits of the Spirit: Nine Characters That Embody Christian Living
As I worked through the hustle and bustle of my first anime convention, I was tempted to buy a variety of items, but I held back. I kept my eyes on the prize: an inexpensive box set of Haibane Renmei, a series currently licensed by FUNimation, but out of print. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find an… Read More A Guide (No, Two!) for Jumping into Haibane Renemi
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