The Almanac
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An almanac, by definition, is a publication tied to the rhythms of the year, the changing of seasons, and reflections on time.
Here, essays are categorized by season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn), preparing the reader to expect literature that shifts with the natural world.
Dante and the Art of Memory in the Divine Comedy
Explore how Dante Alighieri structured the Divine Comedy as an architectural memory palace designed to cultivate prudence, virtue, and moral transformation. By analyzing classical mnemonic traditions, the use of vivid locations, and the assignment of designated historical figures, Johnson illustrates how Dante transformed memory training into a spiritual exercise aimed at political action, personal transformation, and moral virtue.
The Paradox of Welcome: Restoring the Intergenerational Welcome of the Church
Exploring how modern parenting anxieties challenge church hospitality and why embracing newborns is essential for intergenerational faith.
Whose Disciple Will Your Child Be?
Urging parents to recognize the non-neutrality of secular humanism, embrace their biblical mandate to disciple their offspring, and step into the high calling of Christian home education with conviction and fortitude.
The Scorner, the Simple, the Proud, and the Gossip
Prompted by a young daughter’s return from her Abuela’s house and her casual use of the word "friend," this reflective essay examines how digital culture has diluted authentic companionship.
The Smallest Bullet
Reflecting on a young boy's first season of flag football alongside a traditional Cherokee fable, this essay explores how physical limitations and sports struggles can become fertile ground for spiritual growth.