POEMS OF FAITH Book Review

Poems of Faith
Edited by Bob Blaisdell
ISBN 0-486-42447-2
Dover Publications
Dover Thrift Editions
Retail price: $2.50 USA

From the publisher:
Inspiring, comforting, and fillled with profound poems with religious themes and ideals, this volume features the works of more than 60 British and American poets, including "Holy Sonnets" by John Donne, Ben Jonson's "To the Holy Trinity," "On His Blindness" by John Milton, as well as poems by William Blake, Emily Brontë, Emily Dickinson, and many others.

babamarusia's review of Poems of Faith: I recommend this book
Yesterday I used one of the poems (The Larger Prayer by Ednah Dow Cheney) in this book as a devotional at the beginning of the afternoon Bible study that I lead. Many of the poems are prayers. With some of the poems the reader needs to "listen" to the text very carefully as they are presented as written, and language use in the 1500s is not the same as language use today. I don't wish to cause any hindrance, though, because every poem in this small, inexpensive book is worthy of being used as inspirational, prayer and devotional material. Also in included are a few of the Psalms.

The book is suitable for the Christian homeschooling family, and for those who appreciate classic writings in general. The book is economically priced. The material is in public domain, but by the time you found all of this poetry by so many poets, and then used your paper and ink-- well, at that point you will have spent more than this edition's retail price--and here on our website we offer it to you with a discount!

About Dover Thrift Editions:
Hi everyone! Unless how much you spend for books is of no concern to you, and particularly if you appreciate and enjoy excellent literature and classic subject matter, Dover Thrift Editions are an excellent choice for educational purposes and your reading pleasure. Most, if not all, Dover Thrift Editions are price under $4.00--and make an economically sound purchase selection. I know that for myself during my years in college, Dover books were a relief to my pocketbook. Following those years, I have continued to appreciate the excellent publications and great prices Dover has to offer.


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Every day is a good day because it is the Lord's day!

ON LIVING SIMPLY John Chrysostom Book Review

On Living Simply: The Golden Voice of John Chrysostom
A Book of Ancient Wisdom
compiled by Robert Van de Weyer




Published by Liguori/Triumph, Liguori MO
ISBN: 978-0-7648-0056-6
Softcover
Retail price: $9.95
Size: 5-1/4 x 7-3/8 inches (19 cm)
96 pages


What is on the book's back cover:This meditational book contains more than 90 excerpts from the sermons of Saint John Chrysostom, a major but little-known spiritual thinker of the early Church. Robert Van de Weyer has selected thematic passages from the written record of these sermons in order to inspire, challenge, remind, and reassure a new generation of readers.


John Chrysostom was a spell-binding preacher and the leader of the Church of Constantinople during the 4th century. He chastised the rich for failing to share their wealth with the less fortunate, and he described generosity to another not as gift-giving but as a required repayment of a debt. He view the goal of marriage as companionship on the journey to heaven. This book brings these and other views across the centuries in a message whose modernity, bluntness, and vigor is undimmed by time.


Babamarusia's Review:Today I read On Living Simply: The Golden Voice of John Chrysostom, A Book of Ancient Christian Wisdom compiled by Robert van de Weyer, published by Ligouri/Triumph, 1996. It’s a pretty little book, and the pages all have lots of space that is empty–-and at that, it is full of wisdom and thought that is as useful and functional today as it was in the 4th century. Beginning with a brief biography of John the “golden-mouthed,” name for his eloquence and the outspoken truths in his sermons, John was eventually forced to leave the city where he lived because the rulers and the rich didn’t care for what he was saying.


There are 84 writings–very easy to read in one sitting, and also marvelous read one each day for 84 days. However it is done, it’s a good read. Now for today. After reading this book, I understand better the nature of being a steward of all that belongs to God–which is…. EVERYthing.


Why should I take care of my home and yard, my possessions? I should take care of them as a steward, keeping all in good order for the next steward to come.


Is it possible to be humble and meek, and be wrong? Most definitely so, and here is how. As John Chrysostom points out, humility and meekness can become an idol, a worship of attitude instead of a reflection of the Christian’s nature in relationship to God. When humility and meekness, and other forms of visible display–such as living frugally, relying on other for transportation and the like create a situation where someone else is put out in an yway–cause others to inconvenience themselves in an unnecessary manner, then the humble person has elevated him- or herself to a position above others.


A lot of topics are covered by John Chrysostom, taken and written in current English usage by the author. There are strong words spoken out of love, that come across as loving rather than harsh. Whether this is the nature of John’s message or the creativeness of Mr. Van de Weyer’s writing, I don’t know. The author worked from pieces and fragments as you might expect he would, given the age of the original manuscripts.


I encourage you to read this book that I now recommend to you.
....babamarusia

365 ONE MINUTE MEDITATIONS Book Review

My Utmost for His Highest

from the powerful, updated devotional of Oswald Chambers

© 2008 by the Oswald Chambers Publications Assn., Ltd.

365 One-Minute Meditations

God Is in the Small Stuff
from the bestselling series by Bruce & Stan
© 2008 by Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz

Recommended books
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc., Uhrichsville OH
Cover: Flexible
Size: 5-3/8 x 4-3/8 inches (15 cm)
Pages: 384

Reviewed by Mary Katherine May of QualityMusicandBooks.com.

Here are two newly published books from one of my favorite publishers, Barbour Books. Beautiful, inspirational messages that can be read in one minute or less, accompanied by a brief Scripture passage.


Who is this book for?

• People who work.
• People who travel.
• People who are alive.
• People who have trouble reading or reading is slow but would like to take time for devotional meditation.
• People who are busy with lots of commitments.
• People who would like to share a brief word or two with another person.

What can you do with this book?

• Put it in your purse, computer bag, brief case, suit pocket.
• Give it as a really nice gift to someone who you care about.
• Share it, read it together with another person in the car, on the bus, the subway, before starting a meal when your "eating out."
• Slip it into your favorite person's purse, computer bag, brief case or suit pocket as a surprise gift.
• Use it as a Christian stocking stuffer at Christmas time! (After all, Christmas is about Christ!)
• Use it yourself as a starter for your Bible study time.
• Take it for a shut-in or hospitalized person who is weary with illness, short readings are absolutely the right thing for them!
• Sometimes elderly people have trouble reading--short readings are great for them--and if the print is too small, read it to them!