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The Virtue of Industry: How Franklin’s Sixth Principle Builds Diligence and Purpose?
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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The Virtue of Frugality: How Franklin’s Fifth Principle Builds Wise Stewardship and Generous Living
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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The Virtue of Resolution: How Benjamin Franklin’s Fourth Principle Builds Self-Discipline and Integrity in Action
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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The Virtue of Order: How Franklin’s Third Principle Creates Freedom Through Structure
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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Chesterton, Tertullian and C.S. Lewis on Arguments
Editor’s Note: Thoughtful insights on respectful arguments and babble. Continue reading
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Quote To Ponder ~G. K. Chesterton
“Brave men are vertebrates; they have their softness on the surface and their toughness in the middle. But these modern cowards are all crustaceans; their hardness is all on the cover and their softness is inside.” ~G. K. Chesterton Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~G.K. Chesterton
“The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” ~G.K. Chesterton Continue reading
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Saint Thomas Aquinas ~G.K. Chesterton | Book Review
Saint Thomas Aquinas, by G.K. Chesterton Originally published: 1933 Description: Chesterton’s customary wit and engaging storytelling provide a brief but vivid profile. He focuses on the saint’s life, rather than on theology, to illustrate Thomas’s relevance to modern readers. Purchase: Amazon Books Popular quotes from Saint Thomas Aquinas: “To one who has faith, no explanation… Continue reading
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