Adorning the Dark: A Review

I'm breaking the trend of purely fiction reviews, but it's for a beautiful, affable, and motivational work by singer/songwriter/author Andrew Peterson. Whatever sort of artist you are, this book will drive you to think about your life, your art, and ultimately, your walk with Christ. Making something beautiful in a broken world can be harrowing... Continue Reading →

Art: Luxury or Necessity?

Hello, folks. Be ye warned, today's post will likely contain a good bit of philosophical rambling. We may not reach a conclusion. Still, it never hurts to exercise our minds, and even if we reach no definitive answer, we will certainly come away having a renewed appreciation for the complexity of God's creation and the... Continue Reading →

Musings on the Subject of Enjoyment

At a conference this year, a speaker said something that snagged my attention. I tell you, logic classes have forever ruined the relationship between me and absolute statements. I now immediately consider if there is an exception the moment I hear a generalization. Now, the speaker was trying to make the point that since God... Continue Reading →

The Rings of Power: Commentary

Hey, everyone, just popping in with another article to share. Beware, spoilers for The Rings of Power Seasons 1 and 2 ahead. As usual, the Gospel Coalition has put out another insightful article that pinpoints exactly the feelings I've been having about the show but can't put into words. I was surprised -- pleasantly --... Continue Reading →

Don’t Forget About Wonder

I was out in the backyard at night sometime during my tweens -- I don't even remember why. I was probably trying to get the dog in or something similarly mundane, but I just happened to look up. And it just hit me. The sky was sprinkled with stars, and it was dark enough that... Continue Reading →

A Quote to Remember

“The first business of a story is to be a good story. When Our Lord made a wheel in the carpenter shop, depend upon it: It was first and foremost a good wheel. Don’t try to ‘bring in’ specifically Christian bits: if God wants you to serve him in that way (He may not: there... Continue Reading →

“Follow Your Heart”… Really?

It's all over the place -- this phrase, 'follow your heart.' It's the theme of movies, the chorus of songs, the 'inspirational' message stuck on walls. As Christians, we know this message, and others like it, say 'believe in yourself,' is one of folly. But if we want to know how to defend our position... Continue Reading →

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