“Christopher Nolan has a new movie out. Do you want to go see it?” “Who?” “The guy who directed Inception and the Batman movies.” “Oh… then heck yeah.” So went the conversation between my wife and me this past week. Given Christopher Nolan’s track record, I feel confident when I sit down for one of… Read More Interstellar: Tips for Bending Space-Time and Communicating with God
When I was younger, I never felt that I was particularly gifted. I liked to draw and did well enough in sports, but it always seemed to me that I was a dimly glowing ember outshone by radiant stars. As a college freshman in particular, I recall attending various student events and feeling that I… Read More The Difference between Saints and Celebrities
Several weeks ago I wrote a piece exploring the power images exercise over us and arguing for the importance of being intentional about how we consume images on a daily basis. Since that time, a number of events have come to pass that made me think it would be beneficial to return to the topic… Read More Pope Francis, the Synod, and You: A New Image for the Church?
Earlier this month, people around the world were appalled by a video posted online by ISIS in which a member of the terrorist organization beheaded American journalist Steven Sotloff. This past week, Americans were again disgusted by news reports, this time concerning two NFL players—Adrian Peterson, who disciplined his 4-year old son with a switch,… Read More Beheadings, Beatings, and Blessings: The Power of the Image
Our celebration of Labor Day has passed and school has resumed, marking the end of summer, but I figure there is time for one more summer movie commentary before settling into the rhythm of fall. I recently saw the film Lucy, starring Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman. The movie begins with Johansson’s character, a hapless… Read More Lucy and Perfect Humanity
“Are you done now? Get up… and follow me now.” Slumped on the floor and crying, Peter looks up after Frank as he walks out of the room. Peter raises a meek objection, but then follows without further protest. When he enters the bathroom, Frank has already turned on the water in the tub. “Take… Read More The Reign of God vs. House of Cards: Why Frank Underwood Would Make a Great Evangelist
The King has returned. This was the message that all the world of basketball and Cleveland sports fans in particular were eagerly awaiting this past week. After several delays, around noon on Friday, LeBron James announced in an emotionally charged letter that he will be returning to play for his hometown. The question on my… Read More What we learn about ourselves when the King returns
Millennial 