All movie-watchers indulge in their own pet obsessions. Maybe you watch for plot twists; your sister watches for gorgeous soundtracks; your dad for the quotable … Read More ›
What does it mean to tell a story? Why does spinning a yarn matter, and what kind of effect does it have on both the … Read More ›
“Why does ‘Evangelical’ seem to be synonymous with ‘bad theology’?” a friend asked recently. She, like many conservative Christians, had always identified as Evangelical. Yet … Read More ›
Reading a book at night has always been a dangerous prospect. If the bedtime reader wishes to relax his mind before sinking into sleep, he … Read More ›
Many of us probably don’t remember as well as we would like to. Basic facts get forgotten, lists must absolutely be written down, and whole … Read More ›
G.K. Chesterton was once asked to write a series of essays entitled “What’s Wrong with the World.” He readily admitted the hubris attendant in agreeing … Read More ›
Have you ever longed for adventure? How about for home? Do you ever feel unsatisfied with the ordinary, as though your lifestyle can’t contain you? … Read More ›
Before modern art, critics understood that the best art is the most beautiful. This traditional idea of art has given way to a relativistic definition that … Read More ›
Is it logical to enjoy irrational things? The terms of the question seem to necessitate “No” as an answer. The logical and the irrational appear … Read More ›