All too often, we think of prayer as simply asking God for the things we need. This view is much too shallow, and every good soul should understand that supplication is only one–and actually, the last–of the four ends of prayer. Before man begins to supplicate God for his needs, he should first employ his … More How to Pray
It seems that the correct order of things has those in positions of authority serving their inferiors. This is not a popular idea in today’s culture, but it is perfectly in accord with reason. The principle of subsidiary function tells us that all matters should be handled at the lowest possible level. When an entity … More Servant Leaders
It is a simple fact of life that no man can decide the type of world into which he is born. We are dealt only one hand of cards, and it is with these cards that we must play. As a man progresses throughout his life here on earth, he can do very little or … More Powerful Parents
“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” So wrote Pascal nearly four-hundred years ago, yet his words have ne’er rang truer. Man was born to think. This is what sets him apart from all other forms of life. He is made to raise above the merely natural … More The Death of Thinking Man
Thank you for allowing me to spill this milk, O Lord. You have provided me with a wonderful opportunity to increase my patience by working to stay calm over this matter. You have drawn my heart closer to Yours as I wipe the milk from the floor and imagine your mercy wiping away my sins. … More Spilled Milk
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