Pastor – Coach – Reader – Cook
Pascal's work is a collection of thoughts, unfinished at his death, but still incredibly profound. One of my favorite parts, and why I see Pascal as a kindred spirit, is how he wrestles with the silence of God in the universe: This is what I see and what troubles me. I look on all sides,…
Continue reading ➞ #72 – Pensees by Blaise Pascal (My 100 Favorite Books)
I've been sharing reflections on portions of Blaise Pascal's Pensees (Thoughts), writing with my students at PSU Berks in mind. Today I come to one of my favorite quotes from the book: This is what I see and what troubles me. I look on all sides, and I see only darkness everywhere. Nature presents to…
"Vanity is so anchored in the heart of man that a soldier, a soldier's servant, a cook, a porter brags, and wishes to have his admirers. Even philosophers wish for them. Those who write against it want to have the glory of having written well; [72] and those who read it desire the glory of…
Continue reading ➞ What Motivates You? Thoughts on Pascal’s Pensees (Listening to the Saints)
I used to write a "Weekly Word" every Friday, devotional thoughts geared towards the CSF students at PSU Berks. This summer I am bringing the Weekly Word back in hopes of providing spiritual support to the students while they are home. Blaise Pascal lived in France in the mid-1600s and by all accounts was a…
Continue reading ➞ Beliefs and Desires – Thoughts on Pascal’s Pensees (Listening to the Saints)
