Posts by Jeff Minick

“Who can estimate how much we owe to our suffering and pain?” 

Gen Z may not think it has much to fight for, but it truly does.

If we wish to grow our boys into true manhood, to become stallions rather than geldings, it’s up to us to nourish and guide them on that quest.  

If you’re looking for “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” shrink the political arena to its proper intended size, and then, taking common sense as your guide rather than some hide bound ideology, turn away and strike out into the broader world of life.

As is the case with family members, we generally don’t get to pick our neighbors, some of whom may be disagreeable. But there may come a day when we need even their help.    

You should at least know the joys and pleasures you’re missing as well as the burdens, responsibilities, and yes, sorrows of parenthood.

Depending on our individual preferences and habits, our prayers can be short, as in “God bless America and give our people wisdom and virtue,” or they can be much longer and more specific invocations.

Brighten the corner where we are, and our country will be a better place.

We hear a good deal these days about using children’s literature – fairy and folk tales, nursery rhymes and poems, and stories of heroes – as a vehicle for teaching character to children. Aesop is a good place to start.

“Great books call for philosophical reflection; good books are popular, appealing especially to the imagination.”

“Make America Great Again!” is a worthy goal, but America never will become great again until it becomes good again.

Whether we’re spending America’s birthday bash in a park watching some glorious show of fireworks or at home helping the kids light up some sparklers, let’s give a nod of gratitude to our liberties and our aspirations.  

Truth is the foundation of trust, and trust is the foundation of successful human enterprises.

Family huddles are planning sessions, meetings laying out a weekly calendar of activities outside the home, discussing special future events like family vacations or holidays, and assigning chores. 

If we want well-adjusted and happier adults, we must begin by returning childhood to our children.

When misadventures occur, the collision between high expectations and cold realities can double our disappointment.

When misadventures occur, the collision between high expectations and cold realities can double our disappointment.

Keep up on national events without letting the news crush you, look to God rather than government for hope and inspiration, recognize your limitations, and take time to appreciate each day’s gifts: these are some of the antidotes to the toxins of our time.

Keep up on national events without letting the news crush you, look to God rather than government for hope and inspiration, recognize your limitations, and take time to appreciate each day’s gifts: these are some of the antidotes to the toxins of our time.

Has Peterson contributed ideas worthy of consideration and practice to a world burdened with cynicism, despair and sorrow? Absolutely. Did his tussle with 20 atheists enhance those ideas and practices? Absolutely not. 

Has Peterson contributed ideas worthy of consideration and practice to a world burdened with cynicism, despair and sorrow? Absolutely. Did his tussle with 20 atheists enhance those ideas and practices? Absolutely not. 

This fight between Donald Trump and Elon Musk is just one more example of the rudeness, tantrums and unreason governing our digital age.

This fight between Donald Trump and Elon Musk is just one more example of the rudeness, tantrums and unreason governing our digital age.

Few among our politicians or tech entrepreneurs seem interested in such talk about the issues more AI will bring. But the rest of us need to be shaken awake and have light thrown on the dark path we’re already traveling.

Few among our politicians or tech entrepreneurs seem interested in such talk about the issues more AI will bring. But the rest of us need to be shaken awake and have light thrown on the dark path we’re already traveling.

When we do these things in a right and cheerful spirit – breaking bread together, setting aside some family time, bringing worship into the living room or kitchen – we make our homes brighter and warmer, and strengthen the family.

When we do these things in a right and cheerful spirit – breaking bread together, setting aside some family time, bringing worship into the living room or kitchen – we make our homes brighter and warmer, and strengthen the family.