reduse.REUSE.recycle

“Reuse provides maximum function for given material and energy input.”

In the article by Waldemar R. Semrau, he discusses his career path in life and references it to the old saying ‘reduce, reuse, recycle.’ In this article, he leaves some background information out. Although it may cause a hint of confusion, I think it does the article well. If there had been excess information about him, readers may have concentrated more on that knowledge aside from the point he had been trying to make. 

He starts his story off telling of his childhood dream to be a surgeon, and continues by illustrating working as a Engineer. After numerous years of working in this field, he then again decided that he wanted to be a surgeon and attempted to pursue it. He believes he would be a good example of reusing, because he is 75 years old and has had multiple jobs.  By occupying himself with so many jobs, Semrau says he is ‘reusing’ his work life. He is not just retiring after being employed in one job like most people do; he continues to keep working, much like reusing a can or a water bottle. By telling this story, Semrau is trying to say that we should not waste our talents, but to keep using them.        

   

Savior of the Nations Come!

             Reading the lyrics to many songs does not give you the same effect as when you listen to the song. It makes it harder to detect the author’s true tone towards the matter they are writing about. This song is different though. It has obvious feelings of joy and thankfulness that it made evident within the first few verses. Luther states, “Wondrous birth! O wondrous Child!” He is giving thanks for all of the wonderful things that Christ has done! His ecstatic writing remains through the whole song while and reading this song made me feel happy that Christ is my Savior.

 His use of rhyming makes his song even more harmonious; especially when he contrasts hell with “the song of triumph swell.” This particular part of the song shows the true defeat of eternal death in hell. Also, the repetition of the last verse emphasizes that his true purpose of the song is to give praise.

             I think that this whole hymn together is an example of pathos. By writing this hymn, Luther is declaring his jubilant emotion towards our Savior. He tries and definitely succeeds at making his impression, which I think is a strong and inspiring gesture.

Borghardt vs. Edwards

Reverend Borghardt's sermon mentions Christ a total of 23 times.

He talks about Christ taking on death, making us holy, slaying, making us alive, living, coming, making, smiling and reigning in his sermon.

The difference between Edwards’ sermon and Reverend Borghardt's sermon is evident. Although they both preach towards the same goal of hoping their congregation will come and remain in the faith, they take completely different approaches to the matter. Edward revolves around the general topic of what will happen if we do not believe and harshly describes the cruel punishments of non-believers on judgment day. Borghardt, on the other hand, stays on the calmer side, describing how Jesus saves you. He makes you feel better about yourself. Both sermons have the same overall effect, but I personally enjoy Borghardt’s approach better.