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4 Stupid Substitutes for Humility

When Ben Franklin turned 20, he was determined to become virtuous. He put together a list of 12 virtues (frugality, sincerity, justice, etc.), and worked out a system of regularly focusing on one virtue a week while tracking his progress as he went. He showed his finished list of values to a minister who pointed out that Franklin was missing humility—the qu... »

Bulgaria’s Cabinet to Resign

The Oresharski cabinet will resign on July 23, Wednesday, Bulgaria’s Minister of Economy Dragomir Stoynev told Darik yesterday. The minister emphasized that the faster the early elections, the better, because “the political crisis could affect the economy.” He also said, however, that before its resignation, the current government has to choose Bulgaria’s next EU Comis... »

The Cross Isn’t a Brand—It’s a Mission Statement

Constantine was certain that God had come to him in a dream. The first “Christian” roman empire had looked up at the sun and witnessed a cross-like apparition along with the words, “ἐν τούτῳ νίκα” (In this, conquer). Unsure of the meaning of this vision, Constantine went to sleep a couple nights later to... »

Ask Jayson: Finding the Good in Terrible People

Dear Jayson, I need some insight and help regarding Philippians 4:8: “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Can you describe the meaning of each word . […] »