It is important to understand that the great spirits of humanity have been formed by other great spirits. Aristotle, for example, discipled Alexander the Great, shaping not only his mind but also his vision of leadership. In a similar way, Marcus Aurelius studied the teachings of Epictetus through his masters. There are many other examples... Continue Reading →
This is what we need to aim for in the lives of those around us: a flourishing life, one in which their God-given talents and gifts are fully manifested, leading to a sense of fulfillment that encompasses both the physical and the inner, spiritual dimensions. It is important to note that human flourishing is not... Continue Reading →
Many parents concentrate mainly on what we might call a utilitarian education—focused on skills that can produce measurable results or financial returns. While this has its place, it can leave us blind to the value of endeavors that cannot be justified in utilitarian terms. Yet these “non-utilitarian” areas—such as philosophy, theology, the arts—are often the... Continue Reading →
Mica 2:8 “To pull off the robe with the garment.” [People were] robbing and pillaging passengers with greatest inhumanity; not leaving them a rag to cover them or a cross to bless them with, as the proverb is. This was common in Scotland and Africa, saith Dameus here. It was in England also, till the... Continue Reading →
A sign of maturity may be the inner drive to engage in public life for the benefit of others. This is important to emphasize: after the season of building a home and raising a family—once the children have found their way in life—the pace of daily responsibilities and the volume of work often decrease significantly.... Continue Reading →
AI has become powerful, and its development continues every day. It has become a useful tool in our hands—especially when we have no one to ask for help on spiritual matters. Despite this growth, I would not recommend that anyone become its disciple, because the logic of AI is not guaranteed to align with the... Continue Reading →
Maturity also consists in minimizing the distance between who someone appears to be and who they truly are. We all have a fallen nature, and we are not knowledgeable in every field. We need to admit that, while still being prepared to demonstrate competence in the areas we are familiar with. It is also important... Continue Reading →
Throughout the Bible, we find many episodes involving people who took dreams very seriously. Jacob dreamed of a ladder reaching to heaven. Pharaoh dreamed of fat and skinny cows. Joseph interpreted the dreams of two of Pharaoh’s officials. Daniel interpreted the dreams of the emperor. As a starting point, we should observe what kinds of... Continue Reading →
We all need to improve our working methods, no matter what field we’re in. You could be a drummer, an athlete, a writer — what you need first of all is an accurate record of the time spent with your drums, your weights, or your text editor. This is where a habit-tracking app proves useful.... Continue Reading →
Jesus is warning us about the true character of life: it is not an easy fight. As John Trapp puts it in his Commentary on John: “There is no avoiding of it [tribulation]; it is not a paradise, but a purgatory to the saints. It may be compared to the Straits of Magellan, which is... Continue Reading →
The Deeper Diver 