Interstellar: Tips for Bending Space-Time and Communicating with God

“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

Beheadings, Beatings, and Blessings: The Power of the Image

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

The Reign of God vs. House of Cards: Why Frank Underwood Would Make a Great Evangelist

“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