The ocean. So beautiful. So mysterious. Imagine lying on the beach, playing in the waves, feeling the wind whip your hair while skimming the water in a sailboat.
(Technically not the ocean, but Lake Michigan).
(Technically the ocean).
Have you ever thought about the unpleasant aspect of the sun going down. . .
And you're stuck at sea with no land in sight?
"Lifeboat." A brilliant Hitchcock film set entirely on a small lifeboat stranded in the ocean. A ship is sunk by a German U-boat, which sinks as well. Some of the ship's survivors find themselves on a lifeboat, along with one of the German survivors. The sun beats down, the waves never end, and there is little food and water. . . .
Friday, March 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
A Tale of Two Cities
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..."
Most people know these famous first words of "A Tale of Two Cities," but many do not know anything about the enthralling, moving story that follows them. It is a wonderful tale of the goodness of humanity even in the midst of the terrible atrocities of the French Revolution. It speaks of redemption, sacrifice, and charity (the pure love of Christ).
Besides being a masterpiece of literature, it is also one of Dickens' shorter works, and thus a good place to start for those who have never read Dickens before. And if you haven't read any Dickens, I highly recommend one of the greats of English literature.
So pick up this inspiring tale, one which you will never forget. You might even be moved to tears.
Most people know these famous first words of "A Tale of Two Cities," but many do not know anything about the enthralling, moving story that follows them. It is a wonderful tale of the goodness of humanity even in the midst of the terrible atrocities of the French Revolution. It speaks of redemption, sacrifice, and charity (the pure love of Christ).
Besides being a masterpiece of literature, it is also one of Dickens' shorter works, and thus a good place to start for those who have never read Dickens before. And if you haven't read any Dickens, I highly recommend one of the greats of English literature.
So pick up this inspiring tale, one which you will never forget. You might even be moved to tears.
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