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Masterful Poems: “Pied Beauty”
I don’t know about you, but springtime always draws me to praise the Creator. It must be something in the air (apart from the pollen). Gerard Manley Hopkins’ poem “Pied Beauty” is a wonderful tool that leads us to praise the Creator of all things dappled.
The Rabbit Room on Poetry: “The Word Made Fresh”
Choosing and reading poetry may seem daunting, but Abram Van Engen has some great advice for beginners and pros alike.
“Birches” by Robert Frost
It’s time for the second post in our Appreciation of Poetry Semi-Series (a title I just made up to indicate the occasional discussion of randomly-selected poems on Past Watchful Dragons this year). We’re starting with one of my all-time favorite poems from one of America’s most beloved poets: “Birches” by Robert Frost.
Praise and Poetry
Praise and poetry: what’s the link? The Bible is full of both, and so are the pages of history. Let’s see how one results in the other in Luke 1-2.
Rest as an Act of Faith
Some people are lazy, and some are workaholics. But there’s a better way to live, and it’s called Sabbath. How and why should we strive for this? Find out in today’s post!
Teaching from Rest…Mostly
It’s the beginning of a new homeschooling year. Yikes!
I want to share a couple of quotes from a helpful book to encourage you and remind myself of some important truths.
If you’re not homeschooling at the moment, don’t worry. Some of these ideas apply just as well to whatever vocation or task you’re tackling. If you are homeschooling, I hope these encourage you like they do for me.
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet: Religious Motifs
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet is a cinematic masterpiece. Today’s post explores the motif of religious icons and answers the question, “What on earth was Luhrmann getting at?” It’s deep, grim, and lovely–a few of my favorite things.
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