St. Anselm wrote one of the most foundational proofs for God’s existence, but unlike contemporary thinkers, Anselm humbly accepted that he could not understand everything about the universe. Today, we explore Anselm’s fundamental argument for the existence of God.
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Deliberate Sacrifice
If you take nothing else away, this article’s point is that you have to voluntarily give up things to strengthen your will and prepare yourself for something you cannot or do not foresee.
Prepare Your Heart
Let Jesus meet you where you are. Put down your guard. Make a commitment to have faith. Let the love of Christ pierce your inmost being this Christmas. Have you ever considered that what you are called to give this Christmas is the gift of yourself to the One who gave up everything for you?
Narnia and Lord of the Rings on ‘being Dangerous’
Today, we’re often afraid of that which is “dangerous.” We prefer to stick to the comfortable, recognizable. Such beliefs were not the notion of the two most famous Inklings, who used the word much more deliberately.
Reflection on Sunday’s Reading (12/13/20)
“Do not quench the Spirit.” (1 Thessalonians 5:19) Oftentimes, when captivated, our minds press us forward, leading us as though under a trance. Something encourages us to act and we respond without hesitation. But then, we stop. Our mind orders us that our current movement is but mere folly, that we are acting rashly. WeContinue reading “Reflection on Sunday’s Reading (12/13/20)”
Gandalf on Refusing Your Destination
“‘You are right, Frodo,’ said Gandalf: ‘to go back is to admit defeat, and face worse defeat to come.” (Gandalf, The Fellowship of the Ring) Whenever we set out to accomplish something, the temptation to mediocrity is quick to knock upon our doors and push us in the direction away from our necessary destination. St.Continue reading “Gandalf on Refusing Your Destination”
Leaving the Ninety-Nine
Sometimes you will feel like your world is falling apart. Sometimes you will feel that you can’t push on any further. Sometimes you will feel completely overwhelmed that you seem to be paralyzed. Don’t be afraid of these feelings.
The Value of Trials and Tribulations
God does not promise that the path will be easy, however, He does promise that He will never leave us or forsake us. Allow Him to use your trials, your uncertainty, and your fear to sanctify you. Surrender to Him and allow His abundant grace and mercy to overwhelm you.
Be Still
“Come and see the works of the LORD, who has done fearsome deeds on earth; Who stops wars to the ends of the earth, breaks the bow, splinters the spear, and burns the shields with fire; “Be still and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.”” PsalmsContinue reading “Be Still”
So Many Things
We fill up our lives with so much stuff that we lose sight of what is truly important. Stuff is not limited to merely material things. Stuff can be too many extracurriculars, spending too much time at work, TV, social media, and more. Worrying about all of these things can be debilitating. Your patience growsContinue reading “So Many Things”
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