Reading the final two chapters of Watson’s anthology (1951) seems to be a fitting end to this course. The focus on the fruitfulness of later years and looking toward the future resonates with me as I think about what has been learned in this course, as I look toward the rest of the program and …
Light from Many Lamps – Part Four Matt, what a great reflection you’ve given on this chapter of the book. I found myself nodding in agreement as I read your whole post. I can agree wholeheartedly of the temptation of a leader to do as much as they can, filling time with tasks and work and …
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In his recent blog Garland (2018) discusses the necessity to step out of the crazy current of the river of life. Garland’s response is prompted by a reflection of Thoreau’s call to solitude (Watson, 1988). Garland shares that only through the pursuit of solitude is it possible to gain the space to recognize that in […]
I was drawn to Robert Brownings writing by the title, “Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.” I assumed this would be about a husband and a wife growing old together, however, it was quickly shown to me that this was not the case in the first sentence. This portion of …
The story of David E. Lilienthal (Watson, 1951, pp. 287-291) was inspiring. After World War II there was much fear and suspicion around atomic energy because “most people only saw the destructive power of atomic energy” (Watson, 1951, p. 287),… Continue Reading →
Part 4 – Light from Many Lamps – Dr. Will Durant Daniel, I was so encouraged to read your reflection on this chapter of the book. As a fellow pastor I understand some of the demands on your personal life and I have seen more than a few colleagues become victims of their own …
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This story was about how Robert Browning convinced his wife Elizabeth to publish poems that she had written to him while they were courting. Elizabeth was understandably reluctant to make her innermost thoughts public. However, she eventually did publish them and her work—especially the poem ‘How do I love thee’ is famous today. Elizabeth didn’t …
Matthew, I really appreciated your perspective on the story of David E. Lilienthal (Watson, 1951). I wrote about the same story and feel like my understanding of it was furthered by reading your reflection. I really appreciated the perspective of… Continue Reading →
The essence of this last written speech of Roosevelt was, “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be out doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith” (Watson, 1988, p. 309). The context of this writing was very close to the end of the Second World War; April 1945. Roosevelt …
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Very good selection for your writing and all said in the fifth unit of part seven are really very true when it comes to human life. Henry David Thoreau thought about the purpose of human life and written such meaningful quotes more than a century before and I wonder how much more would have he […]