It sounds old-fashioned. Even cliché. Yet it’s as vital as ever: The defining measure of any man, woman, and child always was, and will be, the matter of how we build our character. Great minds think alike, and all the greats—from George Washington to Lao Tzu—have cultivated it. Myriad cultures and religions of vastly disparate…

It’s that time of year when we want a fresh start, a clean slate, a new beginning. Typically, this takes the form of cleaning out the garage, organizing a closet, deep cleaning the carpets, or stuffing old items into donation bins. It’s beneficial to take good care of our external environment in this way. What…

The husband, in fact, should act toward his wife as becomes a perfect gentleman, regarding her as the “best lady in the land,” to whom, above all other earthly beings, he owes paramount allegiance.  HOME is the woman’s kingdom, and there she reigns supreme. To embellish that home, to make happy the lives of her husband…

“It’s all so sad,” said Emma, reflecting on the death of Hector as seen through the eyes of his grieving parents. “Especially because last week during class, I was happy about Achilles getting his revenge. We were excited as he put his armor on and went out to fight with Hector. We’ve been waiting for…