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I never know exactly what I am going to write every morning until I sit down at the keys. Typically, there is always something going on that I can share. Today will be different. Both 1 and 2’s quotes below require more context. If you can, click on each to read the full post. Honestly, in their entirety, I think this might be my favorite group since I started doing this. But, Number 2’s quote speaks to something much deeper, much more important that I think needs to be shared. Here is the entire post from @trad_west_ (being Catholic or a man is not required):<\/p>\n

“Is he safe? No. But he is good.” C.S. Lewis understood that God is not a pacifist push-over, and you shouldn’t be either. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In The Chronicles of Narnia, when the children ask if Aslan (the Christ figure) is safe, Mr. Beaver replies with one of the most famous lines in literature: “Safe? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.” <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Modern culture wants a “safe” God, one who affirms everything and demands nothing. They want a religion without a cross. They want to sin without consequence. <\/span><\/em>Catholic tradition tells a different story. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

God is a consuming fire. He is dangerous to your sins, but He is the only Good. And He wants YOUR higher good. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

If you’re a man you need to be like this, especially nowadays. Not safe, but good.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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As a reminder, Lunch Box Quotes are notes I include in the kids\u2019 lunches every day. Number 1 gets a text, but 2-4 get a handwritten napkin.<\/p>\n

Visual credits to: @TRHLofficial @trad_west_ @StoicRise<\/p>\n

Quotes:<\/p>\n

1. \u201cThese are the times that try men\u2019s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.\u201d<\/em> – Thomas Paine<\/span><\/p>\n

2. “Is he safe? No. But he is good.”<\/em> – C.S. Lewis<\/p>\n

3. “But if you knew that you might not be able to see it again tomorrow, everything would suddenly become special and precious, wouldn’t it?” – <\/em>Haruki Murakami<\/p>\n

4. “Do not compare, do not measure. No other way is like yours. All other ways deceive and tempt you. You must fulfill the best way that is in you.” – <\/em>Carl Jung<\/p>\n

Bonus Quote: \u201cThe Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God.\u201d<\/em> – C.S. Lewis<\/span><\/p>\n

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December 11, 1776<\/p>\n

As Thomas Paine trudged through the frozen mud of New Jersey alongside Washington\u2019s ragged, dwindling army, most of the men were counting the days until their enlistments ended so they could finally go home. The cause looked lost: defeats piled upon defeats,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/neSSkt72Za<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Redheaded libertarian (@TRHLofficial) December 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n