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David Review (Spoilers)

I went to watch the movie David by Angel Studios with my mom and my brother. As the title of the movie suggests, the movie tells the Biblical story of David who is anointed by the prophet Samuel to be king in place of Saul. After he defeats Goliath, David becomes well-liked amongst the people. This makes King Saul jealous, and he suspects that David is trying to take the kingdom away from him, so he tries to kill him. Now David must run away from Saul. But if you have read the Bible, then you already know what happens in the end. The Good One thing I loved about this movie was the animation. It was gorgeous. The textures for the characters’ hair and clothing were amazing, the colors in the movie were vibrant, and the character designs were interesting.  One thing I appreciated about this movie was that it didn’t portray Israel as a land with only sand. I feel like some movies that are depicting Israel or other places fall into the trap of depicting the area as too barren. Ther...

Frivolous Things

I poked my head out of my bedroom door and listened. 

My parents snored in their bedroom. 

I shut my door and plucked my pillow off my bed.

Mom and Dad took my money for “safekeeping,” saying I had to save it. They wouldn’t allow me to waste it on “frivolous things.” But you always buy new shoes, clothes, or watches you don’t even use, I want to say. But I know better. 

I reached my hand into the pillow’s pillowcase, and pulled out my secret stash of cash. When I get a chance, I’ll send my money to charity.

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