One of the things I much enjoy doing is taking some bit of the Puritans and trying to make them more accessible to modern audiences—a habit that began with my trying to translate a systematic theology into a five-year-old’s vernacular. There is so much wisdom from long ago, but sometimes it’s so hard to get to. Even tiredness can make…
I found this little book called “A Token for Children” referenced in Elizabeth Gill’s obituary penned by her father, John Gill. It was apparently one of her favorite books alongside The Pilgrim’s Progress. The book is itself worth reading, but I wanted to share the introduction in particular. I couldn’t find a clean copy online. I’ve added some linebreaks and…
Well, I have had terrible morning sickness and been a) behind on my reading, and b) not blogging it even when I am managing to read it! What should have been finished in March is just now wrapping up, on that score. But I wanted to turn back into an English major for a minute here and extol the virtues…