Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian underscores the theme of happiness in the Odyssey, and shows how Odysseus can't be satisfied by the first two.

John Clark walks us through his 5 recommendations to get an edge on your ACT and SAT testing. They're simple and succinct, and will gear you to succeed.

Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian explores the happy and nonsensical relation between children, fairy tales and nursery rhymes, to teach us where dreams come true.

John Clark takes on this popular question 'Does God Hide Himself', and shows that it has less to do with God and more to do with the one searching.

Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian dips into Caryll Houselander for seasonal inspiration on Christmas, and shows why it's a crucial time of rest and play.

John Clark shares his favorite Christmas memory, and why we should not only love the Christ child, but we should *be* a Christmas child.

John Clark shares his top favorite, heartwarming ads from 2015. Which ones have you seen?

Dr Kalpakgian delves into a scene in Alcott's 'Little Women' to show how tactfulness is a cultivated art, one that Amy understands and Jo comes to rue.

Drawing inspiration from today's headlines, John Clark takes a fresh pen to famous books to ignite interest in kids to read the classics.

Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian explores the importance - and joy - of introducing friends and family to new things, to increase wisdom and happiness.

John Clark's simple advice is chicken soup for many of our weary, fear-ridden hearts. Find out why you shouldn't be afraid when things seem hell bound.

John Clark thinks he's being played by a great pumpkin controversy: there's no reason for it to be in coffee and cheesecake soup. Or is there?

Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian opens up the Imitation of Christ and shows how peace with God can be found, if we are prepared to be still.

Let's get some common sense going with John Clark over this Starbucks Red Cup 'controversy', because nobody's taking it seriously.

With reference to ancient thinkers and common sense, Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian explores the value of foresight as a mark of wisdom.

When my oldest son, Athanasius, was 11 years old, I took him to a baseball camp run by Hall-of-Famer Cal Ripken. As we parents excitedly watched our children with visions ...

From 'The Rule of St Benedict for Everyone' series, Dr Kalpakgian looks at how our addictions and passions hold us back from peace, and how we can find it.

Over the years, our family has grown to enjoy various cooking shows on television. As a family who normally eats food that might rank a few notches under “gourmet,” it’s fun ...

Everyone struggles to maintain peace with family or friends. This guide is inspired by the Rule of St Benedict, and part 2 of a 3-part series..

To feel lost, to imagine oneself nothing, to feel homeless, or to feel powerless at the hands of Fortune robs a person of peace.