"Faith on Friday" “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who … Continue reading “It’s the man in the arena, not the critic, who counts” – Theodore Roosevelt (Great Quotes)
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“If” by Rudyard Kipling. Famous poem about growing up.
“Poetic Wednesday” Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936), born in India, is a famous English novelist, short-story writer, journalist, and poet. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. His popular works include, The Jungle Book, Just So Stories, The Man Who Would be King, and Gunga Din. He was buried in “Poet’s Corner” in Westminster Abbey. … Continue reading “If” by Rudyard Kipling. Famous poem about growing up.
“An Essay on Man” – “Whatever is, is Right,” from Alexander Pope
"Poetic Wednesday" Alexander Pope Alexander Pope (1688-1744) is a famous English poet from the Enlightenment Era. He is the second-most quoted English writer, after Shakespeare. Famous Quotations “To err is human; to forgive, divine.” "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread." "A little learning is a dangerous thing." "What mighty contests rise from trivial … Continue reading “An Essay on Man” – “Whatever is, is Right,” from Alexander Pope
“My Heart Leaps Up,” by Wordsworth. “The Child is father of the Man”
"Poetic Wednesday" William Wordsworth (1770-1850) is the most popular poet of the Romantic Age in English Literature. As children, we sensed wonder and awe at the natural beauties around us. We should remember our childhood. “The Child is father of the Man.” My Heart Leaps Up My heart leaps up when I beholdA rainbow … Continue reading “My Heart Leaps Up,” by Wordsworth. “The Child is father of the Man”
Jesus: “Son of God” or “Son of Man”
"Sunday Sermon" “Son of Man” Surprisingly, in the New Testament, Jesus never called himself the “Son of God.” A few times, he referred to himself indirectly as “the Son” or spoke of God as “my Father.” (Matt. 11:27; Luke 22:29) Instead, Jesus consistently called himself “Son of Man.” He did this over 80 times in … Continue reading Jesus: “Son of God” or “Son of Man”
“Jabberwocky” – A Famous “Nonsense” Poem About the Quest Against Evil
"Poetic Wednesday" “Jabberwocky” is a “nonsensical” poem by Lewis Carroll. It was included in his 1871 sequel to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” entitled, “Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There” (1871). “Jabberwocky” is considered the greatest “nonsense poem” composed in English. When “Through the Looking-Glass” was translated into 65 languages, this poem gave the … Continue reading “Jabberwocky” – A Famous “Nonsense” Poem About the Quest Against Evil
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