The Rare Courage of Real Friends: Why Love Will Sometimes Wound
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“Bilbo’s most courageous act wasn’t creeping down into the dragon’s lair, but walking off alone to incense (and perhaps save) a friend who had gone astray.” - Desiring God
What’s the Hard Decision You Need to Make?
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A very short pep talk: “I know it’s hard, but that’s why you’re the leader. It’s your job to make the difficult decisions no one else wants to make.” - Cooke
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The courage, creativity and charm of GK Chesterton
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“I see Chesterton as one of the great defenders of the Christian faith in the 20th century. He was resolutely, persistently, and brilliantly countercultural, and in the wonderful way he spoke out I find three things worthy of praise.” - C.Post
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David French reflects on “the distinctions between recklessness, courage, and cowardice.”
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“There exists within Christianity a temptation to performative acts that masquerade as fearlessness. In reality, this recklessness represents—as the early church father John Chrysostom called it—’display and vainglory.’” - Coronavirus, Courage, and the Second Temptation of Christ
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Christians and Courage that Matters
What is courage? According to the dictionaries courage, or bravery, is the ability to something which frightens one. It is the mental and moral willingness to act on one’s beliefs despite danger, difficulty or disapproval.
It’s important to note individuals who act bravely or exhibit courage aren’t necessarily moral or virtuous. Definitions of morality and virtuousness are subjective and often fluid. These traits are subject to change by the “spirit of the age” and cultural-diversity trends.
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Understanding the Inescapable Reality of Masculinity
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“The Poway synagogue shooter and the Poway synagogue hero show the two sides of aggression and violence.” - David French
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Should Christians Not be Known for What They are Against?
Reposted from The Cripplegate.
You’ve heard it said. “I don’t want to be known for what I am against, but what I am for.” “Christians should be known for what they are for, not against.”
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