Fulfillment

  • Our Present Suffering and Eventual Future Glory

    Our Present Suffering and Eventual Future Glory

    As I write this, I am suffering. I have had a cold for a good week. It has left me tired and unmotivated. Also, it has me much less productive than I would like to be. Though my suffering is relatively minor, it has me eager to experience a time when I am again…

  • Why Brackets (and Fantasy Sports) Are Life Busters

    Why Brackets (and Fantasy Sports) Are Life Busters

    I have not filled out an NCAA March Madness bracket since 2016. And I don’t miss it one bit. I was once a regular fantasy sports participant, so it is natural for me to hop onto Yahoo or some other platform to make my bracket picks every March. It’s a tradition many of us…

  • Must We Lament? How Can We Not Lament?

    Must We Lament? How Can We Not Lament?

    It’s good to lament. Or maybe not. Who knows? Maybe we better back up and first ask “what does it mean to lament?” To answer that, let’s consult Got Questions, where they say: To lament is to express deep regret, grief, or sorrow. We can lament through words or actions. Further, lamenting is a…