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On the ‘Odyssey’: The Joy of Redemption
A literary reflection by Davis Smith on Homer’s Odyssey. This is one installment of a monthly series providing reflections on works of literature from a Lutheran perspective. No finer, greater gift in the world than that … when man and woman possess their home, two minds, two hearts that work as one. –Odyssey, 6.200–202 The …
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In Defense of Giving Thanks
Christmas haters are called “Scrooges” or “Grinches,” but haters of Thanksgiving are considered socially conscious and realistic.
How to Study the Bible at Home
Practical tips for studying the Bible at home, individually and as a family.
How Should Christian Parents and Teachers Help Children Grow in Virtue?
“Socioemotional learning” is an attempt to teach children virtue without religion.
Seek to Show Hospitality
I am not in the habit of bowing to the earth like Abraham when guests come over for dinner, but I do like to run out my front door …
Snippet Update: Michigan Proposal 3
Since the publication of this issue, however, the Michigan Supreme Court ordered that the proposal be added to the ballot on November 8
Movie Review: ‘Luck’
The words of my seven-year-old daughter capture my overall impressions of “Luck”: “Daddy, it is a fun movie, but it doesn’t make sense.”