Monthly Archives: March 2010
Miracles and Belief…
But here is a paradox: that mysteries such as these provided no disquiet for us, but comfort. Because they granted us permission, and in fact made it necessary, to believe in a God to Whom all mysteries had solutions. With belief in God comes the certainty that the world that He masters has an order. [...]
Before the Flood
So, here is the other book that I picked up at the library the other day. Recent research seems to indicate that the Black Sea was originally a freshwater lake and that as the world sea levels rose at the end of the Ice Age, the Mediterranean suddenly and catastrophically flooded the region. Mr. Wilson [...]
Chivalry
The motto of chivalry is also the motto of wisdom; to serve all, but love only one. — Honore de Balzac
10 Things…
I went to the library the other day with Elizabeth and Ben. I was in a weird mood and couldn’t decide what type of book I wanted to check out. Now, our library isn’t very big, but occasionally I’ll find something that will pique my interest. I wandered over to the non-fiction section and discovered [...]
Manhood
But fun is the yardstick that boys use to make decisions. When you become a man, you do things because they’re right and good, and because your desire to serve others supersedes your own comfort. Not mine, but a profound thought. I thought it worthy of re-posting.