Human Vulnerability in the Midst of Tragedy at Fort Hood
How can we live normal lives in a world seemingly governed by painful chaos?
The Misguided Intentions of ‘Zero Tolerance’ Policies in Schools
Zero Tolerance policies may have been created in the pursuit of justice and safety, but they have proven themselves to be anything but.
Separation and Sanctity in NBC’s ‘Parenthood’
‘Parenthood’ is mercilessly exact in its rendering of the wreckage that occurs when families fail to love each other well.
Dangerous Ideas: Academic Justice or Academic Freedom?
Academic freedom — the freedom to propose, pursue, and research dangerous ideas — is not something to be feared.
The Church’s Speech Impediment
“How can the Church it speak in a world trained to hear a stutter instead of a clear word?”
The Sovereign Good of ‘Community’ and Community College
Rethinking Shame
“The evangelical church must move from the image of expulsion from the Garden to the victory at the Cross, where our shame went to die.”
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.
Why I’m Still Over the Moon About Veronica Mars
Walking with the Dead: Not the way it is supposed to be
“Our expectations are constantly at war with our hopes.”
Worse than a Wardrobe Malfunction: America’s Misdirected Outrage
It’s even more strange that we’re still focused on Jackson’s breast, and we’ve all but ignored the action that revealed it.
Authenticating Ourselves to Death
The most basic and essential truth of our existence is not our identity, but Christ’s.
The Kiddy Pool: All in the Olympic Family
The Olympics and the Church.
Olympic Metaphors and Marriage
When God chose to describe how Christian husbands and wives should relate to each other, he did not describe a dance or a democracy or a business. He gave us the picture of Jesus Christ and His Church.
Downton Abbey: Guilt, Shame, and the Fear of Confession
I often wonder what produces honesty in sharing our guilt and bracing ourselves for potential shame finally to take place.
How The Lego Movie Helped Me Overcome Fantastical Disappointment
I was disappointed in The LEGO Movie reveal because, at times, I’m disappointed in myself.
