What keeps a life from coming apart?

On this episode of Moments Almanac, we journey from the quiet monastery of Benedict of Nursia to the dueling grounds of Weehawken, where Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr settled a grievance with pistols at dawn. One man left behind a simple rhythm of prayer, work, and rest that has shaped Christian communities for fifteen centuries. The other two left a cautionary tale of what wounded pride can destroy in a single moment.

Along the way, we reflect on Proverbs' warning that a life without self-control is like a city without walls, and discover why the habits of grace don't replace our need for Christ—they help keep our hearts returning to Him.

Sometimes the most ordinary rhythms become God's extraordinary means of shaping a faithful life.

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