Poetry: Hardy – The Darkling Thrush

"An aged thrush, frail, gaunt, and small, In blast-beruffled plume, Had chosen thus to fling his soul Upon the growing gloom."

The Arts and Childhood

I was recently listening to a podcaster who mentioned wanting to see a movie coming out about a character we all loved from childhood and a loss of innocence. Other than what he said, I know nothing about the movie but from his description, I'm not likely to see it. But he also mentioned one …

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Repost: Hymns – Creator of the Stars of Night

Photo Credit: Saint Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church and Shrine “Creator of the Stars of Night” is a hymn of supplication to our God – Creator, Redeemer, Judge, and Savior.Rose: Hymns – Creator of the Stars of Night "Creator of the Stars of Night" holds much history for me. It reminds me of my alma mater …

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Christ and Culture: Thoughts on the song “Show Yourself”

Finding the Gospel and missing the mark in culture.

Repost: Hymns – What Hope! An Eden Prophesied

Though this hymn is relatively new, the words have a timeless quality, drawing us back to the Scriptures and when they were written, calling us forward to the day of Christ's next coming. In this hymn, we rest assured in the promises of God that have come to fruition and those we wait for in hope.