The topic of free will and moral responsibility has been hard fought for a long time in philosophical circles. Do we ever choose freely? Are we always making decisions because of our past experiences? Nature versus Nurture enters the fray as well as the way neurons fire in our brain. But let me offer one … Continue reading Reflections on Freedom
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Chris Craft and Micah Davis have conversations about books, philosophy, religion, and life in general. This is the place where they will expound upon podcast episodes and topics as well as introduce more topics. Join the conversation!
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14 Ways to say “I Love You”
14 years ago today, Laura Anne Heymes became Laura Anne Craft and chose to make me her husband. We were best friends then, we are even better friends now, and we have an amazing marriage - all because we were intentional. I have spoken with so many husbands and wives over the years and I … Continue reading 14 Ways to say “I Love You”
Can I Afford It?
The average American household had a monthly revolving credit card balance of $6,741 (according to NerdWallet) in 2018. This can mean a multitude of things, but it brought up an important question that I have asked myself many times: How do I know if I can afford something? The truth is, if you have to … Continue reading Can I Afford It?
Breakfast, Breakdowns, and Budgets – Part 1
Three random topics that seem to have nothing to do with each other, but I would like to propose that one thing ties them together - if not handled correctly, all of them can cause unnecessary financial stress. "Okay, Chris, I understand the other two, but how can breakfast cause unnecessary stress?" I understand the … Continue reading Breakfast, Breakdowns, and Budgets – Part 1
Busy? Try on new glasses…
It doesn't even make sense to ask someone if they're busy in today's culture... let me just answer for you: "I'm swamped!" "My schedule is packed!" "I can't remember the last day off I took..." "I have no time for that..." You and every other member of 21st century America have a thousand things to … Continue reading Busy? Try on new glasses…
What Do You Worship?
You may read that title and scoff, claiming, "I don't worship anything at all, Micah! How dare you make that assumption?" But I will show you, in about 1,000 words, that you are a worshipper of something. And not only do you worship, but you probably worship something you never imagined possible. First, we have … Continue reading What Do You Worship?
Try New Things (and Retry Old Ones)!
Have you ever gotten bored with life? Ever felt like you are stuck in a rut and need to break the cycle of getting up, going to work, going to Starbucks, going home, watching TV, then going to bed? Then find some time to try something new! Ah, the wonderful thought of having time and … Continue reading Try New Things (and Retry Old Ones)!
Be Honest (With Yourself, Too!)
These masks remind me of how we deceive others so well that we often deceive ourselves. Chris has written here about self-deception and the dangers of not facing reality. We can fall into the trap of believing that we are making a correct decision when, in reality, we haven't considered any of the cons. We … Continue reading Be Honest (With Yourself, Too!)
Choose Your Own Adventure
I spent four years studying at the University of Alabama after spending two years studying at Kingwood Christian School after spending eleven years studying at Hope Christian School (homeschool) and yet I am just now realizing something that I had never before noticed about education. No matter how much attention, time, or money you throw … Continue reading Choose Your Own Adventure
Achieving What?…
I've decided to start reading the book Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom tonight and something struck me that I wasn't sure we had really discussed in detail here yet: achievement. Being a writer of a blog that is focused on growth, success, and accomplishment, it would seem out of place if I didn't write … Continue reading Achieving What?…
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