Tag Archives: G.K. Chesterton

#Holdmeback and the Cultural Left

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Jorge Costales

If you are an NBA fan, Jalen Rose’s podcasts with David Jacoby are a must listen. Rose has become my Freakonomics-like interpreter for what’s really going on in the league, given his perspective as a former player with many remaining … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of G.K. Chesterton in a blue sweater

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Jorge Costales

I’ve been trying to complete reading — I’ve mastered just starting the book — G.K. Chesterton’s book, Manalive for over a year. Also in the past year, I have been making great use of the Miami-Dade Public Library system. Whenever … Continue reading →

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Through the eyes of a believer

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Jorge Costales

Quick, what do you see in the photo to the right? Go ahead and click on it, I’ll wait. If you see the mid-section of a male who recently underwent successful bypass surgery, the good news is that you are … Continue reading →

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God and imagination

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Jorge Costales

The greatest Christian writers of the last century — C.S. Lewis [Chronicles of Narnia], G.K. Chesterton [The Ethics of Elfland, a chapter in Orthodoxy], and J.R.R. Tolkien [Lord of the Rings] — loved fairy tales. The reason is that those … Continue reading →

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Not another frigging Dwarf!

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Jorge Costales

I love CS Lewis’ writing. The Screwtape Letters drove home in an unforgettable way how the battle for our souls consists of a series constant and seemingly inconsequential decisions, i.e. when to call your Mom. Mere Christianity is a very … Continue reading →

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Good Call Alberto Riveron

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Jorge Costales

What do these people have in common? Alfredo Amézaga – IF, Florida Marlins Steve Blake – NBA point guard, Portland Trail Blazers Jeff Coopwood – Emmy nominated Actor/Broadcaster/Singer Emilio Estefan – Music producer Bob Graham – Florida Governor and US … Continue reading →

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