Our journey with Pascal continues… It seems to be another wink from God that our advent posts peak with our need for a savior. For we’ve lamented in our lack of understanding whether it’s revealed in our frustration with mathematics or our inability to understand creation. We have seen Pascal’s observation: There is a God […]
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Our walk through the truths of Pascal continues… …if there be a true religion on earth, the course of all things must tend to it as to a centre. (Pascal, 556) Our own ineptness reveals to us something greater. For it is never more clear to man that he is not god more so
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Have you ever wondered how the word “adventure” is connected to the word “advent”? What exactly is going on there? The etymology of words is an interesting branch of study which quickly leads into rabbit trails and time warps. The word advent, as most of you know, comes from the latin verb “advenire” which is
Throughout our years of homeschooling, I have needed help more times than I can count. From my general insecurities as a teacher, to learning the rigorous Latin declensions, having a seasoned mentor to guide you is invaluable. So naturally, when we have a handle on things, we want to help those just starting out, or
