Even in the midst of the stresses of travel, there are glorious reminders that all is not lost.
The Arena
The GOP’s new culture war is not about the evangelicals
The NH primary results show that evangelicals are not the central factor in Trump’s rise.
Dear news media: please stop mistaking misogyny for liberation
Disrespect for motherhood as a calling is prevalent in our society and is a symptom of a larger disregard for human life and dignity.
The art of living: Richard Feynman
The Art of Living is an occasional series about people who seemed to know something about living.
A Blessing of Unicorns: 01/20/2024
This week’s Unicorns are all about reading, literature, and education.
Alienated America for Trump? Timothy Carney on 2016 and 2024
Tim Carney’s Alienated America explained the support for Trump in particular counties in 2016. Does this analysis still hold for 2024?
Blame Christians for Trump? Not so fast: Seven of ten in a theologically Reformed area did not vote for him
Iowa caucus results suggest a different story than today’s standard one about Christians leading the way in support of Trump.
Where have all the grownups gone? Reflections on Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead
Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead is a reminder that kids can’t just raise themselves.
High productivity and hard comparisons
Our culture tends to venerate productivity and accomplishment. But we can get so caught up in celebrating productivity that we can forget about the products and byproducts.
The Iowa caucuses told us what we already know
This year, the Iowa caucuses were completely unnecessary.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Christian apologetics
On this MLK Day, it is appropriate to consider Martin Luther King Jr.’s Christian apologetics–his reasons for believing in God even in the midst of adversity.
Blessing of Unicorns: weekly roundup for 01/13/2024
This week’s unicorns are an eclectic bunch–ranging from valuing children and the homeless to the poetry of forgiveness, parental rights, MLK Jr., Alexander Hamilton’s pocket pistols, and Cultural Christians.
Of missiles, dinosaurs, and disease
We need elected officials who are able to take in competing suggestions, assess them, consider various goods, and use practical wisdom to come to a decision. This is yet another argument for a liberal education.
Adjunctify U
Valuing people and investing in them is not just the morally right thing to do. It’s also good business. Even in academia.
If you want to view Paradise
In a comparison between the new Willie Wonka film and the old, there is a clear winner.
Reflections on Mike Pence’s new book, Go Home for Dinner
Mike Pence’s new book prompts reflections on motives. How we tell our stories matters, but so does why we tell them.
Not all college presidents are keepers
When there are so many other scandals, some much worse, I am personally begging you: do not use up your ire on Claudine Gay.
The first Blessing of Unicorns of 2024!
The Unicorn roundups are back! In this first roundup of the year, reads on work and theology, Dostoevsky, natural rights of women, and books some writers dream of writing.
The source of hope in a violent year
Even if this new year turns out to be a time of fighting, unrest, and discord in this world, we can live in the light of a kingdom that is not of this world – a kingdom that sets us on a path of genuine peace.
Celebrating the book launch of Nicholas Elder’s Gospel Media
Book launch interview with Nicholas Elder about his new book Gospel Media: Reading, Writing, and Circulating the Jesus Traditions (Eerdmans).