C.S. Lewis
(1898–1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement.
Lewis wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. C. S. Lewis’s most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Mere Christianity, Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics in The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and been transformed into three major motion pictures.
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Virtue Series | Week 6 – Industry

Industry is more than busyness, it’s purposeful work that redeems the hours. Franklin saw it as the soil of every other virtue. Roosevelt called it “work worth doing.” True industry aligns effort with meaning, balancing diligence and rest, so each day builds toward usefulness, service, and quiet strength. Continue reading
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Virtue Series | Week 5 – Frugality

Franklin’s virtue of Frugality is about stewardship, not stinginess. This week I saw how much time and energy I waste—and how simplicity restores joy. Frugality directs resources to what matters most, frees us from clutter, and makes generosity possible. It’s not less life, but more. Continue reading
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Virtue Series | Week 4 – Resolution

Franklin’s virtue of Resolution is about keeping promises to yourself and others. This week I confronted procrastination, fear, and inconsistency, but also saw the strength of persistence and small wins. Resolution is not rigid willpower—it is integrity, trustworthiness, and the courage to follow through on what matters most. Continue reading
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Virtue Series | Week 3 – Order

Franklin confessed Order was the hardest virtue for him. This week I found the same. From cluttered papers to unguarded afternoons, disorder creates stress. But even small routines and victories bring clarity. Order is not perfection—it is peace, agency, and the freedom to live with purpose. Continue reading
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Virtue Series | Week 1 – Temperance

Temperance isn’t outdated. It’s essential. Week 1 of my 13-week virtue challenge reveals how this misunderstood virtue clears the mental fog. Through Franklin, the Stoics, Scripture, and reflection, I’m learning temperance isn’t denial. It’s joyful discipline. The reward isn’t just restraint. It’s clarity, gratitude, and a more intentional life. Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~C.S. Lewis

“If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.” ~C.S. Lewis Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~ C.S. Lewis
“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.” ~ C.S. Lewis Continue reading

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