Mathematics is multidimensional. Not in a matrix reality sort of way or merely a one-dimension measurement versus two-dimension, but rather in a philosophical way. Mathematics is the study of the infinite using the finite. It is the observation of the infinite through patterns, and the predictability of the future through equations. We aren’t so concerned […]
“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
