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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
Psalm 46
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 16a
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 1
The Book of Proverbs falls under the designation of Wisdom Literature (the biblical books of Job and Ecclesiastes are other examples), as does philosophy…
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THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #61 "Concerning the Power of Congress to Regulate the Election of Members" (Cont.), 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, Book 2, Chapter 6a
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 45
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 44
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 43
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 15b
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
NICOMACHEAN ETHICS by Aristotle, Book 1, Chapters 10-11
Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics sets the stage for everything else that follows in the Western tradition's rich tapestry of ethical thought. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #60, "Concerning the Power of Congress to Regulate the Election of Members" (Cont.) 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
THE EVERLASTING MAN by G. K. Chesterton, Book 2, Chapter 5d
THE EVERLASTING MAN by Gilbert Kyle Chesterton Part Two: On The Man Called Christ Chapter Five: The Escape From Paganism Gilbert Kyle Chesterton remains one of…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 42
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 41
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 40
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 15a
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
NICOMACHEAN ETHICS by Aristotle, Book 1, Chapters 7-9
Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics sets the stage for everything else that follows in the Western tradition's rich tapestry of ethical thought. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #59, "Concerning the Power of Congress to Regulate the Election of Members," 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
THE EVERLASTING MAN by G. K. Chesterton, Book 2, Chapter 5c
THE EVERLASTING MAN by Gilbert Kyle Chesterton Part Two: On The Man Called Christ Chapter Five: The Escape From Paganism Gilbert Kyle Chesterton remains one of…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 39
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 38
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 37
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 14c
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
NICOMACHEAN ETHICS by Aristotle, Book 1, Chapters 4-6
Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics sets the stage for everything else that follows in the Western tradition's rich tapestry of ethical thought. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #58, "Objection That The Number of Members Will Not Be Augmented as the Progress of Population Demands Considered," by 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, Book 2, Chapter 5b
THE EVERLASTING MAN by Gilbert Kyle Chesterton Part Two: On The Man Called Christ Chapter Five: The Escape From Paganism Gilbert Kyle Chesterton remains one of…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 36
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 35
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 34
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 14b
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
NICOMACHEAN ETHICS, by Aristotle, Book 1, Chapters 1-3
Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics sets the stage for everything else that follows in the Western tradition's rich tapestry of ethical thought. If you enjoy our…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #57, "Alleged Tendency of the New Plan to Elevate the Few at the Expense of the Many Considered in Connection with Representation," 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, Book 2, Chapter 5a
THE EVERLASTING MAN by Gilbert Kyle Chesterton Part Two: On The Man Called Christ Chapter Five: The Escape From Paganism Gilbert Kyle Chesterton remains one of…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 33
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 32
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 31
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 14a
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
Plato's PROTAGORAS, Conclusion (part 10)
Most of what we know about the greatest of the Sophists, Protagoras, comes from Plato. Whether, then, what we know about him accurately reflects the reality…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #56, "The Total Number of the House of Representatives" (Cont.), 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, Book 2, Chapter 4d
THE EVERLASTING MAN by Gilbert Kyle Chesterton Part Two: On The Man Called Christ Chapter Four: The Witness of the Heretics Gilbert Kyle Chesterton remains one…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 30
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 29
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 28
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 13b
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
Plato's PROTAGORAS, Part 9
Most of what we know about the greatest of the Sophists, Protagoras, comes from Plato. Whether, then, what we know about him accurately reflects the reality…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #55, "The Total Number of the House of Representatives." 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, Book 2, Chapter 4c
THE EVERLASTING MAN by Gilbert Kyle Chesterton Part Two: On The Man Called Christ Chapter Four: The Witness of the Heretics Gilbert Kyle Chesterton remains one…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 27
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 26
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 25
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 13a
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
Plato's PROTAGORAS, Part 8
Most of what we know about the greatest of the Sophists, Protagoras, comes from Plato. Whether, then, what we know about him accurately reflects the reality…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS #54, "The Apportionment of Members Among the States," 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, Book 2, Chapter 4b
THE EVERLASTING MAN by Gilbert Kyle Chesterton Part Two: On The Man Called Christ Chapter Four: The Witness of the Heretics Gilbert Kyle Chesterton remains one…
- Simple Gifts
Psalm 24
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 23
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 22
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 12c
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
Plato's PROTAGORAS, Part 7
Most of what we know about the greatest of the Sophists, Protagoras, comes from Plato. Whether, then, what we know about him accurately reflects the reality…
- Simple Gifts
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS, # 53, "The House of Representatives" (Cont.), 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…