City of God, Book 5: Fate?
Book Five is the most theological so far, covering ground I am more familiar with (more familiar than Roman history and myth). It is Augustine's goal to demonstrate that Rome's expansion was due to God's plan and give some insight into why God allowed the Roman Empire to conquer and grow. Augustine states in unequivocally … Continue reading City of God, Book 5: Fate?
It is Good to Be Thankful: A Brief Reflection on Psalm 92:1
“Be good!” That’s probably the most common thing I yell at my kids as they’re running out the door to go hang with friends, go to baseball practice, ride their bike through the neighborhood, or anything else they may be up to. It’s more reflex than anything. But what do I mean when I say … Continue reading It is Good to Be Thankful: A Brief Reflection on Psalm 92:1
Valley of Dry Bones, ECC Daily Devotional
Death, Be Not Proud – John Donne
I quoted the first two lines of this sonnet yesterday in my Daily Devotional, but the whole poem is worth posting. It comes from Donne's collection of poems, Holy Sonnets. Death, be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow … Continue reading Death, Be Not Proud – John Donne
God Entranced 