

A fellow soldier once told me, “Moderation in all things, including moderation.” He was alluding to the idea that a balanced approach is the best course of action for most things in life, but even balance could be a trap. Paradoxes are there to remind us that not...
...everything is black and white. So, it begs the question, “When should one break from moderation, to fight for something worth fighting for?” None of us want to make decisions, only to later regret them. The only surefire way I have found to overcome this quandary is to...
...take it to God in prayer. Prayer puts a pause on action, allowing reason to interfere with our passions. It gives time for us to count the cost before acting. It submits oneself to the will of God, for divine inspiration or rebuke, giving one security in their resolve to...
...act or not to act. It provides the fortitude, necessary to stay the course, when trials become manifest on the battlefield. Most important, it ensures “If God is for us, who can be against us?”