Admittedly, one doesn't think of poignant when it comes to GTA, but there's a very nuanced narrative of betrayal, corruption, and
disillusionment if you look past all the surface detail.
But alas, we are doomed to
disillusionment if we allow marital or blood relationships to become the center of our lives and thereby close the circle.
Not exact matches
German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer acknowledged this reality in Life Together: Just as surely as God desires to lead us to a knowledge of genuine Christian fellowship, so surely must we be overwhelmed by a great
disillusionment with others, with Christians in general, and,
if we are fortunate, with ourselves.
As
disillusionment spreads — and clearly, it is spreading — I wonder
if it spells freedom for you, leader.
Because with each question asked we have a chance to enrich our faith, even
if they are rooted in doubt,
disillusionment or skepticism.
Just as God desires to lead us to a knowledge or genuine Christian fellowship, so surely must we be overwhelmed by a great
disillusionment with others, with Christians in general, and
if we are fortunate, with ourselves.
Most of all, I fear the
disillusionment that awaits
if this thing doesn't work out after all.
Ann Svennungsen, president of the FTE and a former senior pastor in the program, says that «
if we are to raise up the next generation of pastoral leaders, pastors must be intentional not only about inviting people to consider ministry, but also about retaining those trained for ministry through times of
disillusionment.»
In testimonials such as Commies, refugees from radicalisms past render a great service, even
if, in the end, they fail to understand that
disillusionment is only part, albeit a necessary part, of being free.
Just as surely as God desires to lead us to a knowledge of genuine Christian fellowship, so surely must we be overwhelmed be a great
disillusionment with others, with Christians in general, and,
if we are fortunate, with ourselves.
It maybe given to us, to all Elijahs, to return from the cave with fear and terror,
if not allayed, at least in control; with new resources given to face unanswerable questions with courage and endurance; with
disillusionment transformed to fresh determination; with societal contempt converted again to sorrow, compassion, and resolution; and with despair turning back once more to prophetic passion.
«Once the crowd start to get on you
if you don't give them what they want — and they're the ones who pay your salary — they'll start showing
disillusionment with the way the team is playing.
I love Ellyn Bader and Pete Pearson's developmental model of couples relationships, where they talk about the predictable phases that every couple goes through, from the «romantic stage» to the «
disillusionment» phase, and ultimately, deep intimacy and synergy
if all goes well.
Fear serves as fuel for
disillusionment and apathy, for hatred and xenophobia, all of which are the seed
if, which allowed to root, will ultimately grow and bear the rotten fruit of war.
Simultaneous projects, in particular, «provide continuous stimulation and a buffer against
disillusionment or feeling stuck:
If an important project fails, stalls, or proves unsuccessful, another is already up and running,» Bland and Bergquist write.
I would not be surprised
if others see this video and experience similar
disillusionment.
-LCB- The Fashion Spot -RCB- We would be lying
if we said we didn't come into the fashion industry having some
disillusionment due to The Hills.
If we know the right things to do, it decreases the possibility of broken hearts and
disillusionment and we might get the chance to realize that meaningful relationship.
If anything, Tom shows us the flaws, heartbreak,
disillusionment, and humor in a relationship.
«
If you were all rallying around and working toward and sweating for a bad product, I think that's how you begin the initiation of
disillusionment and apathy... As long as Marvel is making good movies, I'll still have the excitement and enthusiasm and commitment to work for them.»
The story, revolving around three generations suffering from the
disillusionment of love, is heartbreaking
if not the slightest bit sexist.
It's British class warfare and
disillusionment at its finest, crafted by an inspired filmmaker in his prime, Lindsay Anderson (
If...).
And
if he can so fully let us into his worldview, then we can begin to understand the
disillusionments and fears as well as the beauties that guide him.
If teachers or students can not collaborate, share or indeed research without technological barriers, frustrations will develop into
disillusionment and possible abandonment.
For new teachers, January can bring back feelings of
disillusionment that may have started around November (be sure to read this post on staying energized
if you're in the latter category).
If you don't mind sharing, what were your biggest points of
disillusionment when working with traditional publishers?
While I make no claims on being an economist or futurist, it would seem likely that ebooks are headed for the «trough of
disillusionment»,
if they are not there already.
And
if you read the New York Times or listened to NPR during the first Bush election, it's not hard to understand how such
disillusionment springs from normative, complacent idea of what an editorial stance might be.
If so, a few years should plunge us into the Trough of
Disillusionment.
If you can do your job with your eyes half closed then it's no wonder you're experiencing career
disillusionment — you're not challenging yourself!
Even
if you try to start small and manage
disillusionment in bite size pieces, it can still get overwhelming.
I love Ellyn Bader and Pete Pearson's developmental model of couples relationships, where they talk about the predictable phases that every couple goes through, from the «romantic stage» to the «
disillusionment» phase, and ultimately, deep intimacy and synergy
if all goes well.
If you start looking for perfection in your spouse or think that everything in your relationship should immediately click and that there won't be any problems, you are setting yourself up for a dose of heavy
disillusionment.
Remember that continued
disillusionment in your marriage could be a wake - up call to you
if you are taking your marriage for granted or
if your marriage is in a rut.
If you answered yes to some (or most) of these questions, this is likely to be marital «
disillusionment.»