Have you ever wondered why so many people reject God’s free offer of salvation in Christ alone? What could possibly be a better deal than getting to be with God forever in glory and avoiding any punishment we deserve by receiving Christ as our savior?

Wisdom repels evil, pride, arrogance, and perverse speech. At the end of the day, a person’s contribution to the world, their society, and their friends and family will be determined not by their intelligence per se, but by their wisdom and goodness. Here’s why wisdom is far more valuable than intelligence.

Despite its aggressive title, the Western “Hostiles” is really about forgiveness, reconciliation, and learning to respect others—even those you might regard as enemies. Writer-director Scott Cooper manages to craft beauty out of horror; friendship out of hate; faith out of doubt; and strength out of weakness.