Tag: Joy Davidman

Fact / Quote / Quiz: December 11th

William OFlaherty Daily Lewis

FACT OF THE DAY:

“Scraps” is a group of brief thoughts by Lewis that was published in the December, 1945 issue of St James’ Magazine.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“Every story of conversion is the story of a blessed defeat.”

Foreword to Joy Davidman’s Smoke on the Mountain
(Quoted in A Mind Awake, published 12/3/69 in US)

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QUIZ OF THE DAY:

Finish the quote and name the source (4 words):
“An open mind, in questions that are not ultimate, is useful. But an open mind about the ultimate foundations either of Theoretical or of Practical Reason is idiocy. If a man’s mind is open on these things, let his mouth ____ _____ _____ ______.”
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Retro: July 11th – 21st

William OFlaherty Jack in Retrospect

Highlights for the period of July 11-21 include: the first book as the result of speaking on the BBC, an unusual meditation, and the sad passing of Lewis’s wife.

When Lewis agreed to do talks over the radio he had no idea how well received they would be. After two successful series of talks that were each in five parts and another series scheduled in a couple of months