While the number of people who see films may be smaller than the number who use other media, films nevertheless affect our cultural conversation. And too often, films present stereotypes that may affect our political and social conversations …
While the number of people who see films may be smaller than the number who use other media, films nevertheless affect our cultural conversation. And too often, films present stereotypes that may affect our political and social conversations …
I don’t know about your generation, but mine grew up hearing all about the parable of the prodigal son. It must’ve made an impression, because we seem to have ended up living it—-with a twist. Consider this …
Mennonites desperately need to rethink how we view the arts. For most of us, “art” sounds frivolous—an elitist distraction—or dangerous: sensual depravity bent on destroying faith. But whether we like it or not (and whether we are aware of it or not), faith speaks in the language of the arts …
One of my most humbling experiences in the past months is to have so many people say they are praying for me …
Last month’s Winter Olympics were unquestionably a fantastic display of athleticism and dedication. We got to see elegant ice skating, stomach-churning luge, cerebral curling and more—all with ample human drama of perseverance and sacrifice …
Robin died of pneumonia in the woods behind Wal-Mart. She lived in the forest for the past decade, but it wouldn’t be exactly true to say that she was “homeless.” She called the forest her home …
In the parable of the laborers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16), a landowner goes out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard, promising them the usual daily wage. He goes back to the marketplace to hire more workers at 9 a.m., promising to pay them “whatever is right” …
