In her latest novel, Ann Patchett has a mother tell her grown daughters of the summer when she dated a Hollywood star. The story wasn’t what they expected.
It could be that America is heading into very “difficult times.” If that is true, what are the implications for the followers of Jesus?
Reading two Mary Oliver poems aloud each morning as we begin our day has been a refreshing practice that opens our eyes to wonder.
A Dutch thinker says Banksy’s protest street art is similar to what some of the Old Testament prophets did to get God’s word to the people.
This generously illustrated biography of artist Gwen John reveals a modernist painter whose works revealed the beauty of her subjects, whether portraits or interior scenes.
Which is better, enjoying a nature documentary indoors or sitting outside in nature? It depends on who you ask.
A review of Cormac McCarthy’s two final novels, The Passenger and Stella Maris. Brilliant stories, brilliantly told about the deeply human quest for meaning.
A debate is raging in the culture wars over the story of America. The Church has something to say into this debate because we have been given a model in the Story of Scripture.
In the novel Trust, Hernan Diaz demonstrates that hearing a story that seems believable and plausible is not sufficient to know it is true. We need to hear the other side.
Four excerpts from my reading: On Taylor Smith; on bridging progressive / conservative divides; on MAGA’s rage and joy; & on the interest in tarot among Nones.