This was one of those classic books I avoided due to its length. I also didn't think I particularly cared for Gothic literature. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized these were silly excuses. I'd read all of the Wheel of Time series and I really enjoyed Frankenstein. Plus, an online …
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Poetry Repost: “Vita Fidei”
A couple of years ago, I was asked to write an artistic reflection on a section of the Book of Concord (or something relating to the faith). This is a poem I wrote for that project, and I thought I would share it now with all of you as we start the Lenten season. I …
Review: A Tale of Two Cities
In my trek to revisit classic literature (and read the books I was supposed to have read and...didn't), I've finally made my way back to Dickens, specifically to one of his greats: A Tale of Two Cities. I remember trying to read this book in high school. I didn't make it past the first page. …
Poetry: Keble – All Saints’ Day
A friend introduced me to this collection of poems by Rev. Keble a while back, and I thought his reflection on All Saints' Day would be fitting to share with you. Why blow’st thou not, thou wintry wind, Now every leaf is brown and sere, And idly droops, to thee resigned, The fading chaplet of the …
Review: Embracing Your Lutheran Identity
If you want to know more about the history of Christianity, the truth of the Reformation (as reform, not rebellion) with the events unfolding from it, and how important sound doctrine is, as well as holding fast to that confession despite cultural changes and strong dissenters, then this is the book for you.
Madelyn Rose Craig 