| Author |
Alexander, Archibald, 1874-1942 |
| Title |
A Day at a Time, and Other Talks on Life and Religion
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
A day at a time -- God in the wheels -- A triple best -- Finical farming -- The doctor -- Well and now -- The "washen face" in war time -- The real Martha -- Our unearned increment -- Smoking wicks -- Culpable goodness -- A khaki virtue -- The overcoming of panic -- The day's darg -- Gashmu the gossip -- God in front -- Unbelief kept quiet -- The equipment of joy -- The God of the unlovable man -- Under the juniper tree -- Instructing the cabin boy -- God's door of hope -- Nowadays -- Roundabout roads -- The extravagance of love -- The art of doing without -- Wonder -- The fatherhood of God -- The unreturning brave -- The sacrament of sunset.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"A Day at a Time and Other Talks on Life and Religion" by Archibald Alexander is a collection of inspirational talks likely written in the early 20th century. This work is particularly notable for its focus on providing comfort and reinforcement of hope and faith during wartime. The book aims to guide readers in navigating life's challenges through a Christian lens, emphasizing the importance of living one day at a time, trusting in God's support for daily trials. At the start of the collection, Alexander introduces the idea of living "a day at a time" through the analysis of a biblical promise: "As thy days, so shall thy strength be." He encourages readers, especially those anxious about the uncertainties of war, to focus on the present rather than worry about the unknown future. By grounding his messages in personal reflection and biblical teachings, the author stresses the significance of faith and spiritual strength in overcoming daily struggles. The initial chapter sets a compassionate tone, appealing to the emotional and spiritual needs of individuals facing adversity, while the subsequent talks likely continue to explore themes of faith, hope, and the human experience in the context of religious belief. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Sermons, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
39309 |
| Release Date |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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