“What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ ‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered,Continue reading “Jesus Christ versus “Shepherding A Child’s Heart””
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Why Should The Devil Have All The Good Music?
Tom: Why should the devil have all the good music? Harry: You mean like Bach? Tom: No, not like— Harry: Haydn? Monteverdi? Tallis? Josquin des Prez? Tom: No, like modern stuff. Harry: Arvo Pärt? Tom: No, he’s— Harry: John Tavener? Tom: No, he’s too churchy. That’s not what I’m referring to. Harry: Eric Whitacre? Tom:Continue reading “Why Should The Devil Have All The Good Music?”
If I Make My Bed In Sheol
When Virgil first encounters Dante, he asks him why he won’t climb the hill “shawled in morning rays.” Dante does not answer, though. He is too ashamed. After hearing Dante’s response, Virgil knows that Dante is in no position to climb the mountain. This is divine love, though. When God will not help you ascend,Continue reading “If I Make My Bed In Sheol”
Even Better Than Scripture
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations by teaching them how to think, not what to think.”
Ancient Facebook Posts: Dreams
Year Five of Gibbs Classical Starts Tomorrow
The Divine Comedy for Beginners starts tomorrow. You can still register to audit the class. There’s no reading to do for the first lecture and the video will show up in your inbox Wednesday morning. Like magic.
Hot Fuss
I don’t know why everyone was iffy on the third season of The Bear.
Spaces At The Classical Teaching Institute’s Fall Retreat Are Just About Filled
As of this morning, there’s only one spot remaining open for The Classical Teaching Institute’s Fall Literature Retreat. If you want to claim the last spot, it won’t last long. You can register here.
Fun With Fashionable Ethics
Tom: That’s your ninth taco. Harry: But I’m praying for you while I chew. It’s called servant gluttony.
Scenes From Our Coming Dark Ages
Scene 1: Dad: Much like Christianity, the rise of video games took place in the margins of society, not in the Palaces of Power. It was the poor and despised of the world who devoted themselves to video games, not the elite and wealthy. Boy: I’m so glad those early gamers persevered, Dad. Dad: GamersContinue reading “Scenes From Our Coming Dark Ages”
