Author: Andrea Racoti

When she isn't working as a teacher, Andrea loves to delve into stories - whether it be books, video games, anime, television. As a kid growing up in the '90s, she knows how powerful story can be, and how it can change your life for the better. She believes that as Christians, we are called to become storytellers and reflect the teachings of Christ in ways to help us think about how to better live our lives as Christians. Writing is her passion, and her dream is to one day publish her own book and share her stories with others.

Music Spotlight: Nobuo Uematsu

March 2, 2020.Reading time 19 minutes.

We hope that eventually there would be an occasion which I can personally prove that game music can in fact impress many different people and move them. Nobuo Uematsu Video game composers are becoming more and more recognized for their craft. The evolution of music in this industry has been extraordinary, and many talented names […]

New Year Resolutions for Gamers and Beyond

January 14, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. So just take it step by step. WAKA (OKAMI), 2006 As we transition from the holiday season back to normal, many of us choose resolutions to work towards completion for the new year. Some people wish to lose weight or change their habits to […]

Gaming With Purpose: Hope, Play, Love

September 2, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Welcome to the first edition of Gaming With Purpose, my new column where I highlight fellow gamers who are sharing their faith in one form or another. To start us off, we have Andrea who has submitted several guest posts already. She shares her personal story on how she came to know Christ and how […]

That Dragon, Cancer: An Essay On The Importance Of Grief

August 2, 2019.Reading time 26 minutes.

This post was written by Andrea who can be found here on Twitter or via her new blog, Hope, Play, and Love. She’s a Dyslexia teacher and an aspiring writer/storyteller who likes to look for everyday joys that God provides, whether that’s in the realm of media, or outside of it. Imagine, if you will, […]

Learning To Rest In Creation While Playing Eastshade

May 6, 2019.Reading time 14 minutes.

“The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity.” Alberto Giacometti This post was written by Andrea who can be found here on Twitter or via her new blog, Hope, Play, and Love. She’s a Dyslexia teacher and an aspiring writer/storyteller who likes to look for […]

Exploring Myst: A First-Time Player’s Experience

March 11, 2019.Reading time 16 minutes.

This post was written by Andrea who can be found here on Twitter or via email. She’s a Dyslexia teacher and an aspiring writer/storyteller who likes to look for everyday joys that God provides, whether that’s in the realm of media, or outside of it. “I realized, the moment I fell into the fissure, that […]