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In Defense of Mere Entertainment (Part 3)
Would Mother Teresa have thrown her head back and laughed aloud at The Pink Panther? Likely so, says the author in this apologetic for films that are simply "fun for the sake of fun."
Learning from the Artists about People and Place
Craig Goodworth's installation helped me see God's work in my current home of Durham.
The Horrors!
Can Christians and horror movies co-exist in the same cineplex? Better yet, is the horror genre even redeemable? The author thinks so—but only if certain conditions are met.
Violence, Profanity and Nudity: A Dialogue (Part 4)
What is a Christian's responsibility when it comes to portraying The Big Three vices in film? There are no easy answers to the question.
Lent Is Here to Throw Us Off Again
Finding healing in repetition, community, and art.
Seminary Grads: God’s Name for You Matters More Than Your Masters
A word of encouragement for recent theology graduates.
Discipling the Eyes Through Art in Worship
The visual arts can play a powerful role in worship—if we look closely enough.
When Jesus Doesn’t Calm the Storm
As I faced the Houston floods, I found myself asking questions about God’s providence.
Why Putting Christ Back in Christmas Is Not Enough
The history of American holiday cheer obscures the difficult details of the nativity narrative.
How to Lead Online Worship Without Losing Your Soul—or Body
8 tips for stewarding church technology in a time of social distancing.
Singing the Songs of Injustice
Biblical, angry, congregational worship can help transform our hearts and churches.
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11 Back-to-School Prayers
Short liturgies for anxious parents, teachers, and students.
What Is a Good Christian Movie, Anyway? (Part 1)
Is it a sermon in disguise? Is it honest? Is it "family-friendly"? Defining it is no easy task—but here's a good start.
Where Are All the Good Stories about Marriage?
And how Christians in the arts can bring them back.
Buildings That Bear Witness to God
How theology sheds new light on the purposes of architecture.
Make a Joyful Silence Unto the Lord
Why quiet is essential to corporate worship.
And God Said to Pastors: Use More Sermon Puns and Plan More Parties
Three reasons to practice levity and humor in public worship.
Five Family-Friendly Resources for Lent
What does it mean to teach our children about lament, fasting, and mortality? These books, apps, and flashcards can help.
The Honest-to-God Truth About Movies (Part 2)
The best films don't shy away from truthfully depicting the human condition—even when it's ugly and sinful.
Why Artists Belong in the Church Nursery
Good things happen when the bearded arts guy takes on the toddler room.

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Chinese American Christians Are More Politically Engaged—and More Divided
Chinese American Christians Are Becoming More Politically Engaged—and More Divided
The 2020 race brings out generational gaps within the most undecided Asian American demographic.

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