"Have you figured out yet that I'm going as a cadaver, an anatomical gift?"
Personally, I don't feel like this helps the intent of the essay as well as it should. The intent of the essay is to keep the reader focused and wanting to read more; but I feel like he didn't leave enough open to make me want to read more. I felt like it was just another guy uselessly giving his point of recycling. I didn't really want to continue reading the article, and the only reason I did is so I didn't get publicly humiliated like Blog Boy. I feel like this writing strategy can be very effective, but I think Semrau terribly failed at making it work. Like I said, he didn't leave enough open, he just seemed like he was discussing his personal life and recycling, he didn't leave me any intense cliff hangers that would make me want to keep reading.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Hymn
As someone reads or sings "Savior of the Nations Come", a central theme appears: Luther tells the story of Jesus' travels on earth. This hymn discusses Jesus' birth in God's plan, Jesus' rejection by man, and his eternal kingdom in order to open human eyes to the glory of God. Praising of the Lord for these verifiable truths take place to further support the theme of God's plan to save us all. Luther also mentions how important it is that we do not let worldly problems get in the way of our faith. We should fix our eyes upon the cross. We should praise God for all He has done for us as well.
Luther impressively uses the literary tool description in the sixth verse of the hymn. He paints a saint-like picture in the minds of the readers by describing the as "shining" as the Jesus was being brought into the sinful world. Luther's description makes it very easy for one to paint their own picture of Christ's glorious, yet humble, beginnings. The mental image is very powerful, and Luther does an excellent job using description to accurately describe Jesus' birth
Luther impressively uses the literary tool description in the sixth verse of the hymn. He paints a saint-like picture in the minds of the readers by describing the as "shining" as the Jesus was being brought into the sinful world. Luther's description makes it very easy for one to paint their own picture of Christ's glorious, yet humble, beginnings. The mental image is very powerful, and Luther does an excellent job using description to accurately describe Jesus' birth
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Rev. Borghardt's sermon VS. Edwards' sermon
1] 22
2] who makes you holy, slain, is the Lamb, died on cross, slain&lives again, set apart, took sin, rose&reigns, came &made this place a blessing, reigns with the father.
3] Borghardt followed the diagnostic outline beautifully. He could be viewed as the complete opposite when being contrasted with Edwards. Borghart understands the concept of Jesus being the do-er while we just receive gifts, practically without end. He sees that Jesus works for us and all we have to do is believe and follow after him Despite how many times we mess up Jesus has still done for us what needs to be done. Edwards seemed to focus on putting the people down on what they have done and barely shared Gospel. This is where he was wrong and Borghardt was right.
2] who makes you holy, slain, is the Lamb, died on cross, slain&lives again, set apart, took sin, rose&reigns, came &made this place a blessing, reigns with the father.
3] Borghardt followed the diagnostic outline beautifully. He could be viewed as the complete opposite when being contrasted with Edwards. Borghart understands the concept of Jesus being the do-er while we just receive gifts, practically without end. He sees that Jesus works for us and all we have to do is believe and follow after him Despite how many times we mess up Jesus has still done for us what needs to be done. Edwards seemed to focus on putting the people down on what they have done and barely shared Gospel. This is where he was wrong and Borghardt was right.
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