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Often remembered for his fire-and-brimstone sermons, especially the widely anthologized Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, Jonathan Edwards was much more than a Puritan preacher; he was a profound thinker in the realm of Aesthetics—the study of Beauty. His sermons are rich with philosophical insights, frequently echoing his fascination with Sweetness, a term he used to express a deep appreciation for Beauty. In A Dissertation Concerning the Nature of True Virtue, Edwards delves into the intricate relationship between Beauty and Truth, passionately asserting that the essence of ...

In this enlightening exploration, we delve into the essence of religion as the foundational purpose of our existence and the key to our happiness. Religion, defined as the profound connection between ourselves and our Creator, requires a deep understanding of both Gods nature and our own. Central to this understanding are the two vital faculties of our being the Understanding and the Will. While both are crucial, the study of the Will holds particular significance, as it is where virtue and religious practice truly reside. This podcast addresses the pivotal question of the Freedom of the Will,...

Contending Earnestly for the Faith - by study and by practice!

Jonathan Hirons's journey following his stroke and diagnosis of aphasia is both inspiring and informative. Here’s a summary of his experience and insights about aphasia: Jonathan's Experience with Aphasia 1. Initial Incident: In January 2019, while in a business meeting, Jonathan began to feel strange and soon realized he could not communicate effectively. His colleagues quickly called for medical help. 2. Medical Emergency: He was rushed to University College Hospital, where scans revealed he had suffered a stroke due to a bleed on the brain. He spent five nights in the hospital and ...

Each week I share from the Word of God and personal experience a uplifting and informative teaching.

This celebration of Black resistance, from protests to art to sermons to joy, offers a blueprint for the fight for freedom and justice -- and ideas for how each of us can contribute Many of us are facing unprecedented attacks on our democracy, our privacy, and our hard-won civil rights. If...

A wide-ranging, rule-bending collection of nonfiction from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Netanyahus “Attention reveals a fresh, vital literary voice as it covers seemingly every imaginable topic relating to modern life.”—Entertainment Weekly NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF...

One day in the spring of 2013, a box appeared outside a fourth-floor apartment door in Brooklyn. The recipient, who didn't know the sender, only knew she was supposed to bring this box to a friend, who would ferry it to another friend. Thus the biggest national security leak of the digital era was launched via the US Postal Service. This is just one of the odd, ironic details that emerges from the story of how Jessica Bruder and Dale Maharidge, two experienced journalists but security novices got drawn into the Edward Snowden story as behind-the-scenes players.