The Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC (Source: https://www.nps.gov/thje/index.htm) To understand America’s true purpose, I’ve often reflected on the timeless words etched in marble of the Jefferson Memorial. The principles of self-government and the inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness weren’t merely political innovations—they were spiritual revelations about human dignity, divinely inspired. TheContinueContinue reading “America’s Redemption Via Classical Education”
Category Archives: Self-improvement
The Journey of Fatherhood: Lollipop Moments That Shape Eternity
Originally published on December 23, 2018, as “A Lollipop Moment,” and refreshed today with new insights. A Letter That Changed Everything I still remember the weight of that handwritten letter in my hands—a simple folded piece of paper that carried the weight of eternity. My son Dallas, then 14, had taken the initiative to writeContinueContinue reading “The Journey of Fatherhood: Lollipop Moments That Shape Eternity”
The Journey of Obedience
In the stillness of Mount Sinai, where heaven and earth converged in holy communion, God etched His heart onto stone tablets. These Ten Commandments revealed in Exodus 20 aren’t merely rules carved in stone but a divine invitation into a relationship—a sacred covenant between Creator and created that continues to shape our Western world today.ContinueContinue reading “The Journey of Obedience”
Wanted: Strong Gentlemen
https://youtu.be/HWuZsNAX8hk?si=coo0VxH5ZqBFCfFL This is a clip from the exclusive “Sessions” portion of the Jordan B. Peterson Podcast. In it, Jordan and Michael Shellenberger discuss the ensnarement tactics of the woke cult, how Elon lost his son to dangerous gender ideology, and how the cardinal sin of men and women is outlined in the biblical account ofContinueContinue reading “Wanted: Strong Gentlemen”
The Neighbor’s Education: Classical Learning and Neighborly Love
In the quiet sanctuary of my Morning Ritual today, I found myself pondering the beautiful intersection of classical education, neighborly love, and spiritual formation. It was sparked by my podcast interview of Dr. Eric Stennett, Head of School for Penn Woods Classical Academy. The mission of Penn Woods Classical Academy is to train the mind,ContinueContinue reading “The Neighbor’s Education: Classical Learning and Neighborly Love”
Whispers of the Spirit
In our daily lives, a profound connection exists that many of us yearn to understand more deeply – the gentle whispers of the Holy Spirit in our minds and hearts. In my journey, I’ve come to recognize that these divine communications aren’t distant thunderbolts from heaven, but rather intimate thoughts woven seamlessly into the fabricContinueContinue reading “Whispers of the Spirit”
A Beautiful Paradox
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” – Mark 8:34b The path of following Jesus reveals a beautiful paradox – that in dying, we truly begin to live. This invitation from Him in Mark 8:34 is a countercultural call: not to build ourselves up, butContinueContinue reading “A Beautiful Paradox”
Liberty and Love
At the intersection of America’s founding principles of religious liberty and the divine call to neighborly love, there is a beautiful revelation: the same Creator who endowed us with “unalienable Rights” also wove into the fabric of creation an unchangeable moral order that calls us to love our neighbor. The Founders’ revolutionary insight—that our rightsContinueContinue reading “Liberty and Love”
Juggling the Sacred Responsibilities of Marriage, Parenting, and Professional Life
Trump-Vance Rally in Pittsburgh, PA October 2024 Dear Neighbor, In a recent conversation with a fellow believer during a conversation at work, a profound realization emerged that I feel called to share. They – a successful business leader and father of three – confessed that amidst the beautiful chaos of family life, he had lostContinueContinue reading “Juggling the Sacred Responsibilities of Marriage, Parenting, and Professional Life”
Courage: Forging a Compelling Future Through Divine Purpose
Recently, my son Dallas decided to play “bull hockey.” Some may label that unwise. Others may label it bold. No matter what you think, it’s hard to deny it took courage to get in that ring. My son, Dallas (far right), playing bull hockey. In the sacred landscape of human potential, courage emerges as theContinueContinue reading “Courage: Forging a Compelling Future Through Divine Purpose”
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