Monthly Archives: December 2011

“The poem reminds us of a culture’s fragility, not only through its contents but by its very existence.”

“This is what’s on my mind heading into another year of music-listening.”

Could this be Facebook’s attempt to “teach us to number our days” and to “[redeem] the time”?

“. . . don’t let the Christmas hustle cause you to make church one more thing on your busy schedule. Be at peace, and rejoice with your family: God has given us His Son!”

Xavier Beauvois’ film is a quiet meditation on what it means to be a faithful imitator of Christ.

In film noir, you never win: you just see how long you can stave off losing.

Red Cross calls us back to meaning, back to heartfelt giving and caring.

Five parents share their approach to the famous gift-giver.

“His maniacal cult of personality was crazy enough to amuse us, but we too often forget that it put a goofy mask over the face of a demon.”

“Maybe one day, I will garner the courage to revisit L. A. Noire . . . . For now, however, it just makes me feel like a jerk.”

“As Christians, we are called to love and care for our neighbor, which clearly means that we should support efforts to stop violence and discrimination against homosexuals. “

“I’ve often wondered what families who use “Santa is watching” during the month of December do for discipline the other eleven months of the year.”

In fighting to keep Christ in Christmas are evangelicals embracing consumerism and ignoring Christ’s Kingdom ethics?

“You have had many, many trysts unseen. Even at church…”

Do videogames amount to anything more than escapism? Are games worth engaging?

“The film’s comedic elements felt contrived, thereby diminishing the effectiveness of what could have been compelling drama.”