Stories need characters, action, and a place for them. Compelling stories occur in time and space. These when and where markers offer context and establish the story’s credibility. Nonetheless, many consider these markers of secondary importance. I was first impressed with the importance of geography in Scripture when reading about the prophet Elijah. Here are […]
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Art is the language of the heart. Sometimes a song lyric, a melody, or a movie scene can illuminate truths in a way that academic theology can’t. And that is why even secular art can become the occasion of a sacred experience. Christopher West, Fill These Hearts: God, Sex, and the Universal Longing. Shopping for
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I’ve been watching AMC’s The Walking Dead (TWD), which takes place on post-apocalyptic Earth. After six seasons, I’ve recognized two overarching themes. The first theme is how to survive zombies. It’s an anticipated theme even for those who haven’t watched the show. The show introduces a handful of people, of whom some live and some
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