Honoring God in Everyday Life
In recording his prayers, resolutions, and daily events, Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) left behind an encouragement to us to live a disciplined Christian life in the midst of our ordinary routine.
Leland Ryken | January 26, 2010 11:37 PM
The Light to Our Paths
Prefaces to English Bibles celebrate the Bible as God's gift to believers.
Leland Ryken | November 12, 2009 12:11 AM
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Confined to a sickbed, the English poet John Donne penned his finest meditations on life and death.
Leland Ryken | April 16, 2009 10:27 AM
The Original Puritan Work Ethic
By valuing all of life in relation to God, Puritans gave sacred significance to every activity.
Leland Ryken | January 1, 2006 12:00 AM
Preachers & Poets
"Though dead, by their writings they yet speak."—George Whitefield
William Barker and Leland Ryken | January 1, 2006 12:00 AM
Teach Us to Play, Lord
We have long affirmed the Protestant work ethic. We need a leisure ethic to match.
Leland Ryken | May 27, 1991 12:00 AM
The Student’s Calling
College should be more than tomorrow's meal ticket.
Leland Ryken | January 18, 1985 12:00 AM