This essay, which appears in the volume Tremendous Trifles, is an important one to me and the idea of Eternal Revolution for (at least) two great reasons. First, it explains the idea that revolution is never the actions of mankind, for the revolution must always start as a spiritual movement towards an ideal. Second, it reminds us that... Continue Reading →
Modern Prophets
Looking at the old testament of the Bible, it seems like there were a lot more prophets among the people than in modern times. Such an observation begs the question of whether God is withholding such gifts in our own times. If you consider that the events of the old testament played out over several... Continue Reading →
7 Most Popular G.K. Chesterton Quotes He Never Said
G.K. Chesterton is practically infinitely quotable, a fact that I have put to the test over the past several years curating the Daily Chesterton Quote site and service. However, when you combine such a prolific writer with a legacy over a century old, plus the Internet, you stumble upon a few misattributed quotes. Some of... Continue Reading →
Pray for Revolution
If you've ever received an email from me, I use a non-standard closing: "Pray for Revolution." It's a phrase that appears throughout the site here at Eternal Revolution and there is even a shirt design using the phrase. I realized I never explained the source anywhere on this site. I admit, it is an... Continue Reading →
The Purpose of War is Peace
"The true object of war is peace." This expression is often attributed to Sun Tzu, author of the ancient "Art of War." In fact, it seems to have originated in the forward to the 1983 edition of that book, written by James Clavell - someone who is just as qualified to remark on the subject... Continue Reading →