John and Jenny Wise

Simple Gifts

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The Simple Gifts podcast 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 and philosophy, theology and science. In a hectic and chaotic world, find here 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, consider donating through PayPal via https://ko-fi.com/thechristianathei...

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John and Jenny Wise

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SECOND TREATISE OF GOVERNMENT by John Locke, Part 22 05.01.2023 14:41

Chapter 16, Sections 184 - 196 John Locke's Second Treatise of Government was thought by Thomas Jefferson one of the most important influences on his own political thinking, and one of the most important philosophical voices in the formation of the United States and its founding documents. As such, it is vital to Americans in these days to understand and know Locke's ideas. History is being rewrit...

FEDERALIST PAPERS, #1 ”General Introduction,” by Alexander Hamilton 04.01.2023 14:34

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 Federalist Papers aimed to rally public support for the proposed Constitution of the United States. As such, it is one of the most important sources for understanding the original intent of the US Constitution by those who participated in its const...

PARADISE LOST by John Milton, Book 6, Part 4 02.01.2023 14:40

PARADISE LOST Book 6, The War in Heaven Lines 680 - 912 The angel Raphael continues his account to Adam of the conflict in heaven. Abdiel returns to find heaven in preparation for the war he came to warn was coming. God praises his faithfulness. Satan experiences pain for the first time as he is severely wounded in his battle with Michael. The first day is a victory for the ranks of heaven, as the...

The Other Wise Man, by Henry van Dyke, Part 2 28.12.2022 20:03

This wonderful short story brought me to tears as I read it for Simple Gifts. See if you can catch me "losing it." Jenny and I pray that your Christmas was blessed and that your New Year will be filled with God's presence and love as you pursue the King! If you'd like to support us, donate through Paypal at Romanschapter5@comcast.net https://www.youtube.com/c/TheChristianAtheist/featured https://...