We have it on good authority that God has ordered all things wisely. And, on the same authority, that he works in mysterious ways. As Josef Pieper reminds us, a mystery is something we know in part. What then do we know about the wisdom with which God governs our world? A good place toContinue reading “Pursuing Happiness in the New Year”
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A New Contagion for a New Year?
From A Christmas Carol: It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustment of things, that while there is infection in disease and sorrow, there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good-humour. Charles Dickens As Richard Gunderman explains, this classic tale teaches us the source of true joy. “To really live, itContinue reading “A New Contagion for a New Year?”
A Blessed New Year!
Come, Jesus, come to your church, and grant us a blessed new year! Increase the honor of your name, preserve sound teaching, and bless pulpit and altar! J.S. Bach, Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (text)
"His Tongue shall Speak Judgment" 