"'Charles Williams gave his first lecture at the Divinity School at Oxford on this day in 1940; he spoke on Milton.'
“'I have at last, if only for once, seen a university doing what it was founded to do: teaching wisdom.' C. S. Lewis, describing the second Williams lecture to Warren Lewis." Around the Year with C. S. Lewis and Friends, compiled by Kathryn Lindskoog
“The end of all learning is to know God, and out of that knowledge to love and imitate Him.”
― John Milton
Proverbs 9:10-12
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
For through wisdom your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life.
If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;
if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.
Amazing Grace
‘Twas Grace that taught my heart to fear,
And Grace that fear relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear,
The hour I first believed.
-- John Newton
I have nothing to add.
Showing posts with label Warren Lewis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Warren Lewis. Show all posts
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Simplicity Itself
On this day in 1932, C.S. Lewis admitted to his brother Warren that he had begun to take Communion. Both brothers, having been raised without Christ, had become Christians.
C. S. Lewis and the Inklings were an educated lot who wrote volumes about Christian faith and practice, but the basis of their faith and salvation remains quite simple:
Romans 10: 9-11 NIV
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”
C. S. Lewis and the Inklings were an educated lot who wrote volumes about Christian faith and practice, but the basis of their faith and salvation remains quite simple:
Romans 10: 9-11 NIV
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”
Thursday, January 5, 2012
White as Snow
“Warren and C. S. Lewis attended Walt Disney’s ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ on this day in 1939.” Around the Year with C. S. Lewis and Friends, compiled by Kathryn Lindskoog
Once upon a time in the middle of winter, when the snowflakes were falling like feathers from the sky, a queen sat at her widow sewing . . . And after a while she gave birth to a daughter with skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood, and hair as black as ebony; and she named her Snow White. The Brothers Grimm, Fairy Tales, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”
My sister Paula was born with unusually large, blue eyes, rich dark hair and a beautiful voice. When she was quite young, maybe eight, she took vocal lessons and performed in a recital. She sang “Someday My Prince Will Come” from the Disney movie, Snow White. The song has a vast range and is difficult to sing even for adults. She sang it beautifully. She still has a lovely voice.
As children, my sister and I were trained to envy and ridicule each other. We have struggled to become friends as adults.
Matthew 18:21, 22 - New International Version (NIV)
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times? Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times."
Once upon a time in the middle of winter, when the snowflakes were falling like feathers from the sky, a queen sat at her widow sewing . . . And after a while she gave birth to a daughter with skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood, and hair as black as ebony; and she named her Snow White. The Brothers Grimm, Fairy Tales, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”
My sister Paula was born with unusually large, blue eyes, rich dark hair and a beautiful voice. When she was quite young, maybe eight, she took vocal lessons and performed in a recital. She sang “Someday My Prince Will Come” from the Disney movie, Snow White. The song has a vast range and is difficult to sing even for adults. She sang it beautifully. She still has a lovely voice.
As children, my sister and I were trained to envy and ridicule each other. We have struggled to become friends as adults.
Matthew 18:21, 22 - New International Version (NIV)
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times? Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times."
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Tintern Abbey
Monday, January 2, 2012
Warren and C.S. Lewis saw Tintern Abbey on their first annual walking tour on this day in 1931.
“While here I stand, not only with the sense
Of present pleasure, but with pleasing thoughts
That in this moment there is life and food
For future years . . .”
William Wordsworth, “Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey,” 1798
A friend and I walked across the Highway 41 Bridge over Nickajack Lake, Saturday, to mark its passing. The old metal bridge is an especially pleasing work of engineering and art that rests at the base of a spectacular portion of the Tennessee River. It is scheduled to close Jan. 9th and will be demolished within a month or so. Its beauty and setting struck me as unique the first time I saw it and I enjoy its simple existence every time I drive past or over it. The new span, if the other bridges around Chattanooga are indicators, will be a nondescript flaw on a beautiful landscape and will prevent enjoyment of the view either at or from it.
I am getting old, but I will enjoy the present and look forward to the future in spite of the decay and destruction around me.
Proverbs 31:25 – She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
Warren and C.S. Lewis saw Tintern Abbey on their first annual walking tour on this day in 1931.
“While here I stand, not only with the sense
Of present pleasure, but with pleasing thoughts
That in this moment there is life and food
For future years . . .”
William Wordsworth, “Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey,” 1798
A friend and I walked across the Highway 41 Bridge over Nickajack Lake, Saturday, to mark its passing. The old metal bridge is an especially pleasing work of engineering and art that rests at the base of a spectacular portion of the Tennessee River. It is scheduled to close Jan. 9th and will be demolished within a month or so. Its beauty and setting struck me as unique the first time I saw it and I enjoy its simple existence every time I drive past or over it. The new span, if the other bridges around Chattanooga are indicators, will be a nondescript flaw on a beautiful landscape and will prevent enjoyment of the view either at or from it.
I am getting old, but I will enjoy the present and look forward to the future in spite of the decay and destruction around me.
Proverbs 31:25 – She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
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