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Simple Gifts
Simple Gifts is the gift of time and freedom. It is the simple presentation of the written word spoken without commentary. Join us in ruminating on great stories, poems, history, philosophy, theology, art and science. Amidst chaos, find the “valley of love and delight,” a true simplicity, where “to bow and to bend we will not be ashamed,” where we can ponder the greatest words ever written, turning them over and over, “till by turning, turning, we come round right.” If you enjoy our content…
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- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #71, "The Duration in Office of the Executive" by Alexander Hamilton
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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Zechariah, Chapter 3
In view of the Christian Atheist series on Malachi and the post-exilic prophets, we have decided to post the books of Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi (and then…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 72
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 71
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
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Psalm 70
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
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ROBINSON CRUSOE, Chapter 18c
As an elementary school student, I remember reading for the first time Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. I was captivated by Crusoe's solitary ingenuity on the island…
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Proverbs 9
The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #70, "The Executive Department Further Considered" by Alexander Hamilton
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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Zechariah, Chapter 2
In view of the Christian Atheist series on Malachi and the post-exilic prophets, we have decided to post the books of Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi (and then…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 69
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 68
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 67
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
ROBINSON CRUSOE by Daniel Defoe, Chapter 18b
As an elementary school student, I remember reading for the first time Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. I was captivated by Crusoe's solitary ingenuity on the island…
- Simple Gifts
Proverbs 8
The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #69, "The Real Character of the Executive," by Alexander Hamilton
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
- Simple Gifts
Zechariah, Chapter 1
In view of the Christian Atheist series on Malachi and the post-exilic prophets, we have decided to post the books of Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi (and then…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 66
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 65
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 64
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
ROBINSON CRUSOE, Chapter 18a
As an elementary school student, I remember reading for the first time Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. I was captivated by Crusoe's solitary ingenuity on the island…
- Simple Gifts
Proverbs 7
The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #67, "The Executive Department," by Alexander Hamilton
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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Haggai Chapter 2
In view of the Christian Atheist series on Malachi and the post-exilic prophets, we have decided to post the books of Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi (and then…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 63
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 62
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 61
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
ROBINSON CRUSOE by Daniel Defoe, Chapter 17b
As an elementary school student, I remember reading for the first time Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. I was captivated by Crusoe's solitary ingenuity on the island…
- Simple Gifts
Proverbs 6
The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #66, "Objections to the Power of the Senate To Set as a Court for Impeachments," (Continued) by Alexander Hamilton
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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Haggai, Chapter 1
In view of the Christian Atheist series on Malachi and the post-exilic prophets, we have decided to post the books of Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi (and then…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 60
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 59
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 58
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
ROBINSON CRUSOE by Daniel Defoe, Chapter 17a
As an elementary school student, I remember reading for the first time Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. I was captivated by Crusoe's solitary ingenuity on the island…
- Simple Gifts
Proverbs 5
The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #65 "The Powers of the Senate" (continued) by Alexander Hamilton
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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THE EVERLASTING MAN by G. K. Chesterton, APPENDICES
THE EVERLASTING MAN by Gilbert Kyle Chesterton APPENDICES Gilbert Kyle Chesterton remains one of the great voices of Christian faith in the last century, and…
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Psalm 57
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 56
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 55
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
ROBINSON CRUSOE by Daniel Defoe, Chapter 17a
As an elementary school student, I remember reading for the first time Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. I was captivated by Crusoe's solitary ingenuity on the island…
- Simple Gifts
Proverbs 4
The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #64, "The Powers of the Senate" by John Jay
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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THE EVERLASTING MAN by G. K. Chesterton, Conclusion, Part 2
THE EVERLASTING MAN by Gilbert Kyle Chesterton Part Two: On The Man Called Christ Conclusion Gilbert Kyle Chesterton remains one of the great voices of…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 54
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 53
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 52
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
ROBINSON CRUSOE by Daniel Defoe, Chapter 16c
As an elementary school student, I remember reading for the first time Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. I was captivated by Crusoe's solitary ingenuity on the island…
- Simple Gifts
Proverbs 3
The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #63, "The Senate" (Continued) by Alexander Hamilton or James Madison
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
- Simple Gifts
THE EVERLASTING MAN by G. K. Chesterton, Conclusion, Part 1
THE EVERLASTING MAN by Gilbert Kyle Chesterton Part Two: On The Man Called Christ Conclusion Gilbert Kyle Chesterton remains one of the great voices of…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 51
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 50
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 49
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
ROBINSON CRUSOE by Daniel Defoe, Chapter 16b
As an elementary school student, I remember reading for the first time Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. I was captivated by Crusoe's solitary ingenuity on the island…
- Simple Gifts
Proverbs 2
The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #62, "The Senate," by Alexander Hamilton or James Madison
Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay to appear anonymously in New York papers under the pseudonym "Publius" in 1787 and 1788, the…
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THE EVERLASTING MAN by G. K. Chesterton, Book 2, Chapter 6b
THE EVERLASTING MAN by Gilbert Kyle Chesterton Part Two: On The Man Called Christ Chapter Six: The Five Deaths of the Faith Gilbert Kyle Chesterton remains one…
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Psalm 48
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 47
We continue our project of reading ALL of God's word for our listeners. From the American Standard Version, as all copyright is expired. If you enjoy our…