“For if we know how to prove the truth, we shall know at the same time how to distinguish it from error.” This quote sounds like something we might read from the philosophers Aristotle, St. Thomas Aquinas, or even the apostle Paul. However, this is actually a quote from the introduction of Pascal’s Treatise “On […]
Deciding between good and good seems to be the battle of adulthood. I can’t remember the last time that I had the privilege of choosing between good and bad. Those decisions seem easy compared to the good vs. good choices. When the alternative to a decision is “bad”, the Christian decision seems obvious. Following through
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School has officially begun! Lord willing, you’ve found the start of this year to be refreshing and exciting. Each September offers us a chance to start fresh, with no mistakes yet. We have clean binders, notebooks, fresh pencils, and a clean grid. If you have a large family with multiple ages, you may find yourself
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Few things prepare me for the day more than knowing the day’s agenda. I like to know what to expect, what is expected of me, and how to proceed. Clear plans and directions make me happy. Few things cause me stress like an unorganized work party. It is not surprising to discover then, that my
There are bakers and there are bakers. By this, I mean there are people who find a great recipe, follow it meticulously, and create a masterpiece, and there are people who whip things up in the kitchen using some sort of magic and also create a masterpiece. Some people intuitively understand how ingredients work. The
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