NOTE: see the article ‘The History of the World by Century’ for a similar article on world history. In order to understand history, it is necessary to develop a framework or ‘pegboard’ on which to attach people, places, and events….
Christians must learn to pray effective prayers. Jesus tells us as much in the Sermon on the Mount. First he rebukes the heathen, who assume that their wordiness is what makes prayer effective. Then he provides a model for truly…
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’…
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 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…
“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…
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…
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…
“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.”…
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…
