Tearmoon Empire has one of the best opening episodes in recent years when it comes to showcasing the gospel. And this is no surprise, given that the author of the original light novel, Nozomu Mochitsuki, is himself a Christian. I was so taken with the premiere episode that I wrote two posts when it aired!… Read More The Ongoing Grace of Tearmoon Empire
From ancient times, the boundless night sky and the numberless stars have captured the human imagination. For Aristotle, the birth of philosophy lay in the contemplation of the stars, while Plato wanted the wise to train themselves in astronomy, and Virgil and Seneca liken virtue to a “path to the stars.” Twenty-five centuries later, the skies above still fascinate… Read More Planetes in the Planetarian: a Church of Men and Angels
Do you feel influenced by the culture to act like those around you? Are you being persuaded to put away your faith and engage the world on its terms? You’re not alone—it’s a day and age where the culture around us speaks as strongly as ever. But Mike’s got you covered. He looks to Shirou… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 4: Standing Firm Like Shirou Emiya
“I’ve been thinking about this for a long time. We put all our trust in alchemy, but in the end…what is it?” In the episode “Rain of Sorrows” in FMA:B, Edward Elric shows himself to be a very different man than his FMA incarnation. Lost in regret rather than horrified denial, he confesses his doubts about alchemy, the Potteresque science/magic at… Read More A Tale of Two Alchemists, II: The Brotherhood of Everything
He is risen! Happy Easter, friends! Today is the most celebratory day in the Christian calendar—indeed, it’s a commemoration of the most celebratory day of all time. The tomb is empty. Death is defeated. Jesus has won. And we all may now join him in everlasting life when we turn to him as our Lord… Read More Happy Easter!
Have you ever been knocked out in real life? I haven’t, but I have been punched in the face a few times in middle and high school. I went to a pretty rough middle school, and for the most part, it was full of disrespectful kids. Some did drugs and others wanted to pick a… Read More MEGALOBOX S2 – Fighting for a Second Chance
For many of us who attend church, summer is almost synonymous with missions. Short-term opportunities are led by churches and other organizations to help meet the needs of the poor in all parts of the world, spread the gospel message to participate in the mission of making disciples of all nations, and provide a way… Read More Summer Missions: Join Jesus Otaku at Anime Expo!
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