On February 10, 1938, The Oxford Magazine published this poem by C.S. Lewis. Lewis had a lifelong desire to be a poet. Yet, as his career and fame grew, it was never to be realized. Still, he periodically would try his hand at the craft. This poem is one of his more successful. Chanson D’Adventure … More C.S. Lewis Poem about More than Spring
I am continuing my reread of the classic collection of essays by C.S. Lewis, THE WEIGHT OF GLORY AND OTHER ADDRESSES. The two paragraphs below are actually just a portion from one long paragraph that is almost two pages long! They are among two of the most quoted passages Lewis ever wrote but are even … More Thinking About Glory, and Neighbors and Christmas
“The Church is constantly tempted to accept this world as her home . . . but if she is wise she will consider that she stands in the valley between the mountain peaks of eternity past and the eternity to come. The past is gone forever and the present is passing as swift as the … More Great Quotes Series
From J.C. Ryle “The man who is about to sail for Australia or New Zealand as a settler is naturally anxious to know something about his future home, its climate, its employments, its inhabitants, its ways, its customs. All these are subjects of deep interest to him. You are leaving the land of your nativity, … More Great Thoughts on Heaven
Friday is for Heart Songs Reflecting on Ecclesiastes 7:14 (ESV) In the day of prosperity SITUATION be joyful ACTION and In the day of adversity SITUATION consider ACTION God has … More Why Does God Hide the Future from Us?
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