Li Ward 11/1/23 Li Ward 11/1/23

Marye's Mercy

A brief portrayal of uncommon mercy in an unexpected place

Karissa Horn 10/1/23 Karissa Horn 10/1/23

The Fear of Faith

An evaluation of how Christianity is portrayed in several popular TV shows

Katherine McCann 9/1/23 Katherine McCann 9/1/23

A Letter of Exhortation

A letter advising Furman students how to seek welfare and peace in their community

Karissa Horn 9/1/23 Karissa Horn 9/1/23

To Hear and Understand

A reflection on the film A Silent Voice, in the form of a poetic liturgy or prayer

Christo et Doctrinae 5/2/23 Christo et Doctrinae 5/2/23

A Liturgy for Science

A liturgy to help orient how Christians think about science

Mary Christine Helms 4/6/23 Mary Christine Helms 4/6/23

Maundy Thursday

An explanation of the origin and significance of Maundy Thursday; Article VII in the 2023 Easter Reflections series

Alice Arnold 4/2/23 Alice Arnold 4/2/23

Skipping Through the Grass

A reflection on how we should orient our hearts towards God’s faithfulness and mercy during Lent; Article VI in the 2023 Easter Reflections series

Michael Peeler 4/1/23 Michael Peeler 4/1/23

Recycling of Religious Space

An examination on the historical use of religious spaces and how it reflects the interplay between religions that has shaped them; Article I in the Religious Spaces series

Anabelle Buxbaum 3/26/23 Anabelle Buxbaum 3/26/23

The Heart Behind Practice

A reflection on the appropriate motivation for fasting during Lent; Article V in the 2023 Easter Reflections series

Karissa Horn 3/12/23 Karissa Horn 3/12/23

Suffering

A reflection on suffering and the Christian life; Article III in the 2023 Easter Reflections series

Katherine McCann 3/5/23 Katherine McCann 3/5/23

Cycles of Life, Cycles of Lent

An Easter meditation on hope and the cycle of the church calendar; Article II in the 2023 Easter Reflections series

Rachel Shamblin 2/26/23 Rachel Shamblin 2/26/23

Worldly Generosity, Christian Charity

A reflection on Christian and worldly perspectives on giving; Article I in the 2023 Easter Reflections series

Alex Hibbs 2/1/23 Alex Hibbs 2/1/23

Gratitude and Entitlement

A discussion on why gratitude is a key part of the Christian faith

Parker Anderson 2/1/23 Parker Anderson 2/1/23

The Grunt Padre

The story of the ministry and death of Vincent Cappodanno, a military chaplain in the Vietnam War, Article III in the Ordinary Saints series

Karissa Horn 1/1/23 Karissa Horn 1/1/23

Two Everyday Liturgies

A pair of liturgies commemorating the sacredness in common activities

Parker Anderson 12/1/22 Parker Anderson 12/1/22

The Suffering of Chiara Badano

An artistic rendering of the story of a cancer patient who offered her suffering to Jesus; Article II in the Ordinary Saints series

Parker Anderson 11/4/22 Parker Anderson 11/4/22

The Death of Padre Pro

An artistic rendering of the martyrdom story of Father Miguel Pro; Article I in the Ordinary Saints series

Tyler Tewell 10/3/22 Tyler Tewell 10/3/22

Rose-Tinted Lens: On Romantic Idolatry

A letter in the style of C.S. Lewis’s famous Screwtape Letters, dealing with romantic idealization as a form of idolatrous behavior

Lindsey Cottle 7/26/22 Lindsey Cottle 7/26/22

Who Wrote the Bible…And Does It Really Matter?

An argument that authorship may not be the most important component of a Christian’s reading of Scripture

Alex Hibbs 4/24/19 Alex Hibbs 4/24/19

In the Days of Fasting

An article on why fasting is more relevant than ever for modern Christians