Several years ago, political science professor Greg Weiner surveyed our political landscape and asked, “What space is left for prudence?” It’s a good question: at a time marked by major political division, when neither political party can garner an enduring majority, and after a summer punctuated by two plots on a former president’s life, the ancient virtue of prudence seems...

　　As students return to school and our anticipation for fall colors grows, many of us are putting on classic movies that fit the autumn vibes. One of those perennial favorites is Dead Poets Society, a film that has been praised by a generation of students and teachers for its rebellious defense of the humanities. But as we approach its 35th...

　　A Prayer for the Ones Who Don’t Feel Great at Anything 　　By Peyton Garland 　　Bible Reading 　　“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” - Psalm 23:6 　　Listen or Read Below 　　I masquerade embarrassing mediocrity that most might mistake for success. I can hide...

　　Even among those who largely approve of the free market system, it is often assumed that there are some bleak trade-offs. In exchange for economic efficiency, we allow for the loss of particular industries (such as manufacturing) and the job loss that this incurs. But perhaps more pressing, many worry about the fracturing of our social fabric and the deterioration...

　　Thursday, October 3, 2024 　　Seek Shelter 　　God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. (Psalm 46:1 NLT) 　　Meteorologically speaking, “times of trouble” in the summer months usually involve thunderstorms or tornadoes. When the conditions are right, the National Weather Service issues a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning that encourages people to seek shelter. 　　Spiritually...

　　“The Constitution is not a suicide pact,” wrote Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson in 1949. He was right. Even though there is no provision in our Supreme Law saying so, it is inherent, if unstated, in every law. We cannot interpret the Constitution—or any law—in such a way that sows the seeds of its destruction. The Constitution exists to...

　　The republication by Bloomsbury of the Irish philosopher and journalist Mark Dooley’s superb 2009 intellectual biography of Roger Scruton, Roger Scruton: The Philosopher on Dover Beach,should be warmly welcomed by all serious students and admirers of the late English philosopher and man of letters (the latter appellation was, Dooley tells us, Scruton’s preferred self-designation). The book was originally published at...

　　Reviewing David Rabban’s recent book last week, John McGinnis called attention to the distinction between academic freedom and the freedom of speech. The latter concept is often seen as the key to depoliticizing universities, purging them from ideological bias. The idea of politicization, however, implicates a broader question about the principles that ought to guide a university’s (or other social...

　　Weekly Overview: 　　1 Corinthians 13:13 says, “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”The greatest of all aspects of the Christian life is love. Love is to be at the foundation of all we do, all we are, and all we hold on to. If we focus on love and allow the...

　　Since the sixth century BC reign of Croesus of Lydia, refined gold has served as a monetary store of value. Today, many central banks, including the European Central Bank, the Swiss National Bank, the German Bundesbank, the Bank of France, the Bank of Italy, the Dutch National Bank, the Bank of Japan, the Reserve Bank of India, the People’s Bank...

　　A Picture of Love 　　By: Anne Peterson 　　Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. - 1 Corinthians 13:4 　　Mike and I were at the store, picking up a couple of items. I grabbed my shampoo, when I suddenly heard a man’s voice yelling. His words were harsh and demeaning, calling...

　　BIBLE VERSE OF THE DAY:You must make it according to all that I show you  —  the pattern of the tabernacle as well as the pattern of all its furnishings. - Exodus 25:9 　　The God of Details 　　By Katie Westenberg 　　Cracking open the book of Exodus feels like a throwback for me. So many dramatic stories from this book were...