The Coming 'Brave New World'

The Coming ‘Brave New World’

I’ve recently wanted to write something about the significance of the book ‘Brave New World,’ one of the most prophetic books of the twentieth century. However, when I read this short essay from Yuval Noah Harari in ‘Tribe of Mentors’…

The Present and Eternity

The Present and Eternity

This excerpt, from ‘The Screwtape Letters’ is too good to pass up. It’s a letter from Screwtape, an older devil, teaching his student, Wormwood, how to tempt humans. Remember that, in this dialogue, ‘Our Enemy’ refers to God, while ‘us’…

On Dying to the World

On Dying to the World

“On the whole, learn by divine grace, to die to the present world; to look upon it as a low state of being, which God never intended for the final and complete happiness, or the supreme care of any one…

Drawing Lines to Love

Drawing Lines to Love

“But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” (1 Timothy 1:5) The whole purpose of Christian doctrine, according to Paul, is to love well. This is the aim…

I'm Giving Away $50...

I’m Giving Away $50…

Yes, you read that right – $50…redeemable in books! As I’ve mentioned before, I believe that books are food for your mind, and a constant diet of high-quality content will grow a great mind. That’s why I want to get…

When We Cannot Sleep (George Wither)

When We Cannot Sleep (George Wither)

What ails my heart, that in my breastIt thus unquiet lies;And that it now of needful restDeprives my tired eyes? Let not vain hopes, griefs, doubts, or fears,Distemper so my mind;But cast on God thy thoughtful cares,And comfort thou shalt…

Encouraging Quotes on God's Sovereignty

Encouraging Quotes on God’s Sovereignty

“Let us grant that God can do some things which we cannot understand.” (Augustine) “This is my Father’s world: / O let me ne’er forget / That though the wrong seems oft so strong, / God is the ruler yet.”…

Solvitur Ambulando

Solvitur Ambulando

The phrase is attributable to St. Augustine. It’s Latin, and it translates to – “It is solved by walking. Literally, it means that sometimes, the solution arrives just by taking a walk. Relax your mind, take a walk, and the…

Blessed: A Survey of Romans 4:1-25

Blessed: A Survey of Romans 4:1-25

Paul concluded his chapter on mankind’s depravity with a startling proposition: the only way to be declared righteous is through faith, not works, and this applies to both Jews and Gentiles. Naturally, Jewish people are skeptical of such a claim:…