Carl Bloch, TranfigurationMatthew 16Jesus Predicts His Death 21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, … [Continue reading]
Quest for Joy-3. Fireflies
One of my fond magical, almost mystical memories of living in Williamsburg, Virginia was sitting on my porch in the evenings, watching the fireflies in the cool dusk. They are magical things, and fill me calm, joy and wonder. John Ruskin, … [Continue reading]
The Dream Play, August Strindberg
Saw this this evening at the Oxford Playhouse. Well, largely because the charming young French actor and director who tutors me and Zoe in French (a whimsical endeavour at fluency on my part) was acting in it.I love Ibsen, and have probably read all … [Continue reading]
Joseph Moves towards Forgiveness. Genesis 42/43 Day 48, Feb 17th, Blog Through the Bible Project
Joseph and his BrothersI love the Joseph story. It offers peace for those who are unfairly treated. Our lives are in the hands of One who is far greater than us. Joseph slowly moves towards the place in which he can forgive his brothers.Genesis … [Continue reading]
Joseph Moves towards Forgiveness. Genesis 42/43 Day 48, Feb 17th, Blog Through the Bible Project
Joseph and his Brothers I love the Joseph story. It offers peace for those who are unfairly treated. Our lives are in the hands of One who is far greater than us. Joseph slowly moves towards the place in which he can forgive his brothers. Genesis … [Continue reading]
Everything sad will come untrue
From The Storybook Bible, Book of Isaiah Image from GirlPreacha Sam believes that Gandalf is dead. And then he sees him. Gandalf says, “Well, Master Samwise, how do you feel?” But Sam lay back, and stared with open mouth, and for a … [Continue reading]
Too Much to Do? Are you doing what God intended you to do?
I had a moment of despair today as I sorted out my Must Read bookshelf. Now, I really, really want to read all these books, but when? I realize I must settle for "inhaling"--speed-reading them.So many dreams, so many plans....It is useful to remember … [Continue reading]
C.S. Lewis on Christian Hedonism. A bluebird in every tree. Quest for Joy-2
Indeed, if we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the Gospels, it would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with … [Continue reading]
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