Books Film, By guest authors On Stories: A Review of Gladiator II By R. Greg Grooms Stories told in film can be much more than entertainment. They can touch on the deepest issues of humanity. Gladiator 2 is one such film.Read more
Art Poetry Music, By guest authors Poem: “Before Descending” by Scott Schuleit (2025) By Scott Schuleit Gentle rain leading to sleep makes rest not just necessary but glorious.Read more
Books Film, By Denis Book Review: Why Everything that Doesn’t Matter, Matters so Much (Peacock & Ashworth; 2024) By Denis Haack Andi Ashworth and Charlie Peacock write a wise book out of their long years of living faithfully as followers of Jesus.Read more
By Denis, Discerning the World On titles By Denis Haack Some sermons are too long. Some books are too long. And some titles used to be too long.Read more
Art Poetry Music, By guest authors Poem By Sam Hamer Poet Sam Hamer celebrates the beauty of a student band trip that had them playing in some of Europe’s most spectacular buildings.Read more
By Denis, Discerning the World For reflection: If Beyoncé concerts are a religious experience, where is the church? By Denis Haack A Vanderbilt professor argues that Beyoncé concerts are, for many in the audience, a religious experience. There are implications for the church.Read more
Art Poetry Music, By Denis Book recommended: The Creative Act (Rubin, 2023) By Denis Haack Legendary music producer Rick Rubin provides 78 reflections on creativity and the creative life. Directed to artists but for all of us.Read more
Art Poetry Music, By Denis Greeting the morning with poetry By Denis Haack Reading two Mary Oliver poems aloud each morning as we begin our day has been a refreshing practice that opens our eyes to wonder.Read more
By Denis, Reading the Word Banksy and Jeremiah By Denis Haack 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.Read more
Art Poetry Music, By Denis Book reviewed: Gwen John: Art & Life in London and Paris (Alicia Foster, 2023) By Denis Haack 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.Read more