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Sherlock Holmes (A character reveiw)

    

     The tales of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson have been passed down for quite a few generations. Written in the late 19th century, the collection of stories depicts the adventures of the duo as they fight crime in 19th century England. The classic humor of Sir Aurthor Conan Doyle is very amusing to me, despite the fact that i was born more than a century after the first story was published. Many detective novels have been written and published since then, but i have not found one yet, classic or modern, that i enjoyed more than the adventures of Mr, Holmes.

    

     Insane....that is what many would call Holmes. His ridiculously messy home on Baker Street, his attire, and his unusual behavior might bring one to believe that he was a drifter, with no direction or purpose. Although rather eccentric, the character, Sherlock Holmes, was truly brilliant! Underneath his layers of dirt, turned up collars, and five 'o clock shadow, was a passion and determination to solve the unknown. The skills of deduction displayed in the stories are the most legendary and well known of all time. I sometimes wonder if Mr. Doyle knew how large and successful his stories would be as he wrote the first manuscript.

    

     Loyal.....that is what many would say about Dr. John Watson. Mr. Watson, Holmes sidekick, best friend, and writer of his life story, is the man narrating Doyle's stories. The "voice" that was loved by generations was the voice of a doctor. A gentle man with a love for adventure. John had a talent for crime fighting and was the only person in the world that truly understood Holmes. When someone talks of famous partnerships in history "Sherlock and Watson" is always on the list. The mutual bond of trust between these two friends was depicted extremely well in the writings.

    

     I think the lacking portrayal of their relationship is why many of the Sherlock Holmes movies failed. Many times, when i deeply enjoy a book, i will not watch the movie in fear that it will ruin the memory of the enjoyment that i had while reading. The latest Sherlock Holmes movie did not do that, however. I thought that both the first and the second portrayed the characters beutifully! Robert Downey Jr.'s performance as Holmes and Jude Law's performance as Watson were almost exactly what i had imagined while reading Doyle's work. The setting does not seem sloppy. The film-makers truly did their research on late 1800's England. The fashion, entertainment, speech, and technology all seemed very accurate.

 

I just watched Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, and i was inspired to post this. I hope you will see the movie, and i REALLY hope you will read the books.

-AaronU

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He's Alive!

     On a day when a majority of the world is celebrating in the form of bunnies, candy, and egg hunts, it is important to stop and reflect on the true meaning of the holiday. It is not just to have a good time, and visit with family or friends. It is not supposed to be just the one day of the year that you attend church. It is a time to stand in awe and appreciation for what Jesus Christ did for us on the cross.

     The physical pain that our Saviour bore on himself was something that i could'nt even pretend to comprehend. The nails, crown of thorns, whippings, peared side, and other afflictions were the Roman's most intense form of punishment. In the Bible, Jesus is described as unrecognizable after the beatings alone! One of the few things that He asked for, while on the cross, was water. I can almost feel the anguish in His heart as they lifted the pole to him and he tasted vinegar instead of water.
     Although the physical part of Christ's suffering was the most visible to man, it was not the worst part for Jesus. Taking the sin of humanity upon Himself meant being seperated from the Father. The suffering that our Lord felt within his spirit was far more than that of his physical suffering. He had spent all of His life, from the beginning of time with the Father. And now, to be seperated at the most horrific time of His existance, must have been unbarable...but He did bare it.


   
     Now, if Jesus just died and was no more, then why are we worshiping Him? I will tell you why, it is because is not dead! The Bible says(and there is historical fact to prove it)that three days after his death on the cross of Calvary He rose back out of the grave, victorious over sin and death! Some churches have large stain-glass windows that depict Jesus hanging on the cross. I like the fact that the cross is the focus and that they know what our whole faith is about, but Jesus is not on that cross anymore! He is alive and well! The world would like to tell us that it is a fairy tale, but if you are saved you know deep down in your heart that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the 100% truth!

   

  If you read this, and are not saved, I strongly encourage you to invite Christ into your life! If you know the scriptures, believe what they say, but just live a moral life and do not truly live for God with all of your heart, then you are not saved! Do not pass up what Jesus did for you on the cross! It is the most expensive gift ever given to man...but He offers it for free!

If you would like to read the account of Jesus' life, death, and resurection then I ecourage you to read the Gospels(Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).


If you are confused about how to be saved and would like to speak with me personally, feel free to comment on this post, or email me at aaronunder@pixius.net.

God Bless!

-AaronU