College Kids and Church Membership
An exhortation for college students to pursue local church membership.
Confession
A exhortation from the author's personal experience for Christians to practice confession regularly
What is Effective Altruism?
An interview with author and columnist Leah Libresco Sargeant about the Effective Altruism movement
Fasting in the Christian Tradition
A brief analysis and justification of why Christians fast
Tool or Terror? Artificial Intelligence and the Human Soul
An essay on the spiritual significance of artificial intelligence
Images of the Church
A survey of several metaphors for the Church, drawn from early Christian writings
Sin and Suffering
A fictional dialogue that explores how Christians should react to suffering
What’s In a Name? Calling and Identity in the Bible
An essay addressing the significance of names and name changes in the Bible
Jubilee and Justice
A consideration of the biblical Year of Jubilee and its modern significance
Christian Sustainability
An analysis of how Christians should balance consumption and conservation of nature
Constantine, Elections, and Evangelicalism: An Interview
A conversation with Furman politics professor Brent Nelsen on the intersection of politics and the Christian life
Retiring of Religious Spaces
An analysis of what should be done when a church no longer can make use of its sacred space; Article II in the Religious Spaces series
Awe and Wonder: Albert Camus and G. K. Chesterton
A comparison of how two very different writers’ views of God and nature can inspire a Christian worldview
The Fear of Faith
An evaluation of how Christianity is portrayed in several popular TV shows
A Letter of Exhortation
A letter advising Furman students how to seek welfare and peace in their community
To Hear and Understand
A reflection on the film A Silent Voice, in the form of a poetic liturgy or prayer