Christian is the name of the Pilgrim in “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” But there would be another pilgrim, Christian’s wife Christiani. It is she who comes across the Muckraker.” See the picture below. “This done and after these things had been somewhat digested by Christiana and her company, the Interpreter takes them apart again, and has […]
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“The Pilgrim’s Progress”
If you have not read the complete “Pilgrim’s Progress” by John Bunyan, I highly recommend you do so. I further recommend that you buy the version (well worth the extra cost) with quality paper (old fashioned magazine quality) illustrations. Here is one which is the basis of the word “muckraker” that Teddy Roosevelt used to […]
Patrick’s Prayer
Over 1600 years ago a young shepherd was taken from England and forced to work in Ireland. He was able to escape and go back home. But God called him back to the island of his servitude. The man we have come to know as St. Patrick brought Christianity to the entire island. It was […]
The Prayer of Francis
Years ago I saw the movie “Brother Sun, Sister Moon.” It introduced me to the life of the man who has come to be known as St. Francis of Assisi. After the movie, I was moved to research this remarkable man. He is one of the giants of Church History. Here is a prayer by […]
Ukraine and the Sunflower
www.mircorp.com/why-is-the–sunflower–the-national-flower-of-ukraine/ “Sunflowers (sunyashniki) are especially loved in Ukraine, where golden fields of them face the sunrise in the east. They are Ukraine’s national flower, and in folk imagery represent the warmth and power of the sun.” Wreaths of sunflowers (venki) are sometimes worn. www.mircorp.com/why-is-the–sunflower–the-national-flower-of-ukraine/
“Just War”
In a previous post I mentioned that Augustine of Hippo developed a just war theory. Here is a summary of his just war theory. This information is drawn from dogmadoctrineblog.org. A “just reason for going to war may be defending the innocent from attacks, the punishment of a perceived evil, and the recovery of kidnapped […]
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War
In my previous post I wrote, Here is how the King James Version translates James 4:1&2–“Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war.” Here’s how the Message Bible puts it: “ Where do you […]
Ukraine
Here is how the King James Version translates James 4:1&2–“1Where do [a]wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? 2You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and [b]war.” Here’s how the Message Bible puts it: “ 1-2 Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels […]
“The Chosen: No Spoilers!”
The following is the message outline I gave in January about “The Chosen.” For those who have not yet seen it, there are no spoilers. For those who have seen part or all of it, you will know what I’m talking about! “THE CHOSEN: WITH NO SPOILERS!” Isaiah 43:1; Matthew 5:3-10 INTRODUCTION *Frankie’s Place—Beer […]