Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám (Fitzgerald 5th edition),: Recent Episodes
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The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is so-named from the Persian word rubáiyát - a Persian word denoting a specific type of two-line stanza. Omar's Rubaiyat is a beautiful anthology of Islamic wisdom literature: originally penned in medieval Persian during the late 11th century AD.
The best known English translations are those by Edward Fitzgerald: his fifth (and last) translation includes a mere 101 quatrains - a fraction of Omar's original work. Fitzgerald's selection loosely groups quatrains by theme; rendering quatrains into English as four-line, rhymed stanzas.
Omar's writings are pervaded by the consciousness of the transient quality of life. In his Rubáiyát, the author ponders the limits of human knowledge and morality: and confronts his readers point-blank with the difficult questions that challenge every generation:
- what is the ultimate benefit derived from human knowledge?
- given human mortality; is is best to guide our lives by the dictates of reason, or sensuality?
- what happens to my soul when I die?
- why did God - the Creator - give me existence?
(Introduction by Godsend)
God's Holy Spirit is vital for true Christian living, but many are unaware of Who He is and what Pentecost means to Christians today.
One of the worst feelings one can feel is finding out that you ALMOST completed something. What can make that even more difficult is that you had a chance and you decided not to complete it. In his farewell address, Pastor Josh uncovers that reality in this encouraging message of letting go of ALMOST / SOMEDAY.
The view of the family has changed, but only in the eyes of man. God's view of the family is strong and in tact. Listen in and be challenged to take your place in changing the culture for the Glory of God!
Jesus told His disciples, "Greater things will you do..." What does that mean to us today? Listen in as Pastor Tony unpacks that question and more.
Jesus told His disciples, "Greater things will you do..." What does that mean to us today? Listen in as Pastor Tony unpacks that question and more.
Our decision to continue with the Lord regardless if whether or not our prayers are answered is one of the greatest habitats for God to do His greatest work in us. It is our duty as followers of Christ to WAIT WELL.
Have you lived "dangerous" lately? Jesus Christ is sincerely the one whom desires for us to be raised to be DANGEROUS DISCIPLES to further the gospel and bring hope.
The GRIND is about making a conscious decision to intentionally make Godly choices that will give you the traction you need to see Breakthrough in your life!
It’s clear that adversity is common. But don’t let that stop you! Some of best moments in history were birthed in adversity. Many times your setback is a setup to your comeback. Listen in on THE GREATEST COMEBACK in human history!
There is NO OTHER KING that had to endure what Jesus Christ did to ensure our place is secure in heaven. He took on all opposition so we can be reunited with our Savior! There truly is NO OTHER KING!
Sometimes, you need a miracle. You need God to show up and save you when you absolutely can’t see a way to win. And when He does, you never forget it, and neither do the people who witness it.
Sometimes, you need a miracle. You need God to show up and save you when you absolutely can’t see a way to win. And when he does, you never forget it, and neither do the people who witness it.
Sometimes, you need a miracle. You need God to show up and save you when you absolutely can’t see a way to win. And when he does, you never forget it, and neither do the people who witness it.
In this message, Pastor Tony uncovers the harvest truth about sowing and reaping and the need to stick with the seed. Trials and temptations will come but it is not what you hear that you will be accountable for, its what you obey that matters!
To be "Blessed" means to have God’s good fortune & presence. Can you say you have that? If not, it may be closer to you than you can imagine!
One of the biggest oversights of those who follow God is His ability to meet our needs, no matter how BIG it may seem.
Joy is something we all need and is available to all believers. In this message Pastor Elisha will look at the scriptures that point out how JOY belongs to us and how to protect it from being snuffed out.
Am I my brother’s keeper? It questions our degree of responsibility for anyone other than ourselves, even for family members like Cain’s brother. Through the pages of Scripture, Pastor Tony uncovers that there is a responsibility that we are entrusted with as we care for one another.
Few things can refocus us like redefining our spiritual goals. It will affect you mentally, financially and even physically! When you have set GOD as your priority in life, your family and faith is nourished every day.