Confessions of a Calorie Counter: Caring for Our Bodies as a Spiritual Discipline
Our bodies are God’s good creations and should be honored as such. Furthermore, our bodies allow us to live out our callings, part of which inevitably involves loving the people…
Whitewashing in Hollywood
Whitewashing has been cemented in the culture of Hollywood since it has existed. The term “whitewashing” is defined as a casting practice in the film industry of the United States…
Midwifery and Feminism
For midwife Nancy Hazel, the role of the midwife is to be “centered on the woman and the family, to help them be stronger together after the birth.” On March…
Prayer and the Inward Turn
The idea of an “inner turn” as the prelude to discovering the awesomeness and wonder of God has always made me uncomfortable. It always seemed so self-involved and egocentric to…
Saying No to the Faustian Bargain
This has been a semester of loss, both for me and for a number of my closest friends. Whether that loss came in the form of a death in the…
A Faith’s Pursuit
The finer points of our faith are determined by our understanding and practice of Scripture. As Christians, we are all encouraged and expected to read the Bible in order that…
A Tribute to Our Senior Editors
I truly believe that those that one works alongside greatly impact not only the work that is produced, but the person he or she becomes as a result. This year,…
A Media Snapshot of What’s to Come
It is that time of year again to talk about upcoming summer films and television shows (and at least one currently airing as well). So to mark my final contribution…
Poetry Celebrated Nationwide in April
During April is one of the world’s largest literary celebrations, in which schools, libraries, publishers and poets contribute to and admire the art of poetry. During this month, nations are…
A Tune for Every Mood: Your Playlist for Finals Week
During these last few weeks of studying and test-taking, sometimes you need some motivation, entertainment and empathy. In order to get any of those things, you might have to leave…