Musings

These are the short articles from the weekly Mount Hope Lutheran School Newsletter. Topics include poems, paintings, great literary works, and the philosophy of classical education. You can browse through past articles here on the website, and you can subscribe to receive new ones in your inbox using the form on this page.

Paradise Is Found in Christ

Christ is the Christian’s Paradise, and Christians ought not think of Eden with a longing for mere material perfection, but should long for Christ and His Word.

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Theseus and Virtue

“Theseus was a champion and helper of [men in need] during his life, and graciously received the supplications of the poor and needy.”

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True Freedom and Music

Rather than a license to do whatever is pleasing in the moment, true freedom always comes along with a qualifier; if you are free, you are always free to do something.

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Joseph’s Education

Having the wisdom and favor of the Lord is worth more than all skills, all academic degrees, all worldly knowledge. Seek to educate children as Christians…

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