My Old Ass and Finding Beauty in Fatalism
We must not allow suffering to obstruct us from having the experiences that make life most worth living.
The Sinner Reminds Us That Trauma Is Always Communal
We are inherently relational creatures, and when we suffer, we suffer communally. Trauma is everyone’s problem.
Daniel Tiger’s Rhythms of Grace
The songs of Daniel Tiger have become little liturgies that shape my daughter’s days.
Ascending to Disney World: Making Sense of a Modern Religious Pilgrimage
Traveling to Disney World looks more and more like a religious pilgrimage than many would care to admit.
Changing Seasons of Gilmore Girls: Understanding the Cultural Liturgies of Stars Hollow and Small Town, America
The rituals and comforts of Small Town, America, are not necessarily unique to Stars Hollow.
Evangelicalism’s Poor Form
Much that swims in the weird and wonderful (and sometimes not-so-wonderful) soup of evangelicalism was added quite independent of church leadership.
Transfiguration Avenue: Michael Chabon and Relearning to See the World
“I love Chabon, but reserve my nightstand long-term for someone else.”
