Our world is a place of suffering, pain, and despair. Oftentimes, feeling as though we cannot escape this cursed existence, we turn our faces towards the good that exists in order to spare our hearts more pain. Like the children of World War I who swing-danced throughout the 1920s, our generation survives on distraction and […]
From Page to Screen: Lessons in The Ten Commandments’ Biggest Difference From Scripture
Whether Harry Potter or The Hobbit, adaptations of bestsellers onto the big screen come with high expectations. Readers expect their imagined worlds to be materialized and recreated ideally. But adaptations are common enough that book readers are accustomed to the movie versions taking some creative differences from the source material through added or omitted scenes, […]
Greater Imitation: The Character of a Creator
Picture a toddler in the kitchen, wooden spoon in hand, mimicking their parent’s every move as they make dinner. In the exaggerated stirring motions, the child’s dedication to copying each detail is both amusing and profound. This instinctive inclination to imitate, whether in the kitchen, on a playground, or in a classroom, isn’t limited to […]
Songs from the Soul: The Power of Honest Emotional Expression
We all know the feeling of finding a song that seems to perfectly capture an experience or emotion we are going through. Within minutes, that single track makes us feel a little less alone and offers a way to process strong emotions. I have playlists for processing every sort of emotion, whether it be love, […]
All The Days
As the cart progressed, the couple saw a face in the deep world above. A celestial symphony shimmered from the heavens, with planets and stars casting their radiance upon the wandering souls and creatures below. The luminous spectacle of lights danced against the darkness, whose onlookers could merely grasp the image of its glory.
The Creation of a More Perfect Union: An American Christian’s Peaceful Yet Bold Political Life
“The secular depends on virtues that it cannot generate from within itself.” [1]— Charles Chaput Finding the appropriate balance between promoting Christian living and loving their neighbor has been difficult for American Christians in this tumultuous political climate. Living in a republic demands political involvement from each citizen, yet such involvement may tempt the Christian […]