by Leroy Hurt | Dec 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
On Christmas Eve, thoughts turn to the Virgin Birth, Immanuel (God with us), Incarnation, the Immaculate Conception (Mary conceived without sin), and the Magnificat. Scientists in China have announced different kind of virgin birth. Main point: “Scientists in...
by Leroy Hurt | Dec 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Young people thinking about their adult futures can be assured work doesn’t have be be a drudge (although, in our imperfect world, there is some drudgery even in pursuing our perfect calling). Main point: “…the anti-work movement is really...
by Leroy Hurt | Dec 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Do you get up extra early? A number of highly productive people consider it an essential habit. Young people who want to become achievers should consider this. Of course, it’s probably easier said than done. I never enjoyed getting up extremely early. Now that...
by Leroy Hurt | Dec 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Here are some statements from Joan Didion about self-respect. The essay is worth reading several times. Main point: “To assign unanswered letters their proper weight, to free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves—there lies the great,...
by Leroy Hurt | Dec 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
The history of reading, according to an article I read, revolves around the transition from reading out loud to reading silently. Main point: “As reading shifted away from the social, some researchers believe this helped create what we now call an interior...
