Dubious Depictions of Faithfulness in ‘God’s Not Dead’

The cross Christians are called to take up by ‘God’s Not Dead’ is more akin to a merit badge, a gold star on a class assignment.

“And Death Shall Be No More”: Going beyond Transhumanism for Kids

In ‘Death Is Wrong,’ transhumanist author Gennady Stolyarov II asserts that human beings can and should pursue ways to eradicate death; but only trusting the adequacy of God’s provision can instill a hope for the death of death.

Fine Art’s ‘Ornamental Despair’: Chris Foss, Glenn Brown, and the Question of Artistic Authority

A fuller understanding of Brown’s use of Foss’s work would require first-hand engagement with the painting and training in art history. To do so, however, would require recognizing and accepting our current limitations.

J. K. Rowling: In Praise of Imagination

Through delightful engagement with Harry Potter, readers are pointed to the ultimate reality.

Kurt Vonnegut: Unlikely Apologist

Kurt Vonnegut possesses an honesty that, despite his inability to submit personally to the gospel message, brilliantly proclaims its truth.

Mike Huckabee, Helpless Women, and Straw Men

Straw man arguments like Huckabee’s are easy to knock down, but they are ineffective at seasoning our talk with grace or advancing the public discussion.

Virtual Choices, Real Effects: The Impact of Our Hyperlink Trail

“A world of information at our fingertips seems to offer endless alternatives, an illusion ultimately rendered impossible by the obstinate strictures and constraints of reality.”

Spectacularly Trivialized: “Teen Mom 2” and Abortion as Entertainment

“Converting these women’s formative experiences into entertainment for public consumption is irresponsible; adding abortion to the mix is reprehensible.”

Is Apple’s 12 Days of Gifts Blurring Our Vision of Epiphany?

Apple’s holiday promotion provides Christians with a unique opportunity to consider how the blending of the sacred with market forces blurs our vision.

About Time: A Romantic Comedy That’s Actually About Love

About Time might seem like a simple rom-com, but guest writer Marybeth Davis Baggett finds that it has surprisingly mature reminders for us about the importance of both specificity and the mundane for the cultivation of real love.