Gratitude: A Uniquely Christian Paradox
By Ms. Viviana Marshall It has been asserted that gratitude is the most foundational of virtues. It has also been asserted that gratitude is, at best, a weakness. These two statements seem to hold each other in locked grip, completely at odds. Their opposition is only exaggerated when you learn that the former is argued […]
Joy: Psalm 16 and Learning at DVCS
By Mrs. Jennifer Walker You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Ps. 16:11 ESV In this psalm, David acknowledges that authentic, abundant, meaningful, and deep joy is futile apart from the presence of the Creator. He sets the […]
The Wisdom of God: A Brief Introduction
By Dr. Nicholas DiDonato O Lord, how manifold are your works!In wisdom have you made them all.Psalm 104:24 “I pity the fool!” While not as eloquent as Proverbs, Mr. T nevertheless makes the point: foolishness, folly, and those who embrace them, are to be pitied. Yet, even the great Mr. T only reaches the halfway […]
Excellence: Cultivating Virtue, Not Grade Righteousness
2 Peter 1:3 “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence . . .” How many of us, when considering what makes an excellent student, would think first about grades, SAT scores, or academic […]
Why Are We So Focused on Texts?
“There is a strange idea abroad that in every subject the ancient books should only be read by the professionals…The error is rather an amiable one…But if he only knew, the great man, just because of his greatness, is much more intelligible than his modern commentator…It has always therefore been one of my main endeavors […]