Images of the Church
A survey of several metaphors for the Church, drawn from early Christian writings
Judge Not? The Meaning of Judgement in Scripture
An analysis of how Christians ought to (or ought not) evaluate morality
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
Beyond Brushstrokes: The Language of Icons
An interview with iconographer Seraphim O’Keefe on the theology and usage of icons
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
Restoring the City: Christmas and the Incarnation
A brief meditation on the wonder of Christ’s Incarnation, following a metaphor from the church father Athanasius; Article V in the 2023 Advent Devotionals series
Let’s Laugh: Humor and the Christian Life
An evaluation of the moral significance of humor and laughter, Article II in the The Name of the Rose series
Babylon and Black Holes
A reflection on an ancient Babylonian map as an analogy for the Christian worldview
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
Lights! Camera! Creation!
An analysis of unexpectedly religious elements in Barbie and Guardians of the Galaxy 3