A meditation on the flawed institution of the church and how it can meet our needs unexpectedly.
Is laughter even appropriate in a world with so much suffering?
On how ?a merry heart doeth like a medicine.?
A review of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon.
What ever is the struggling Christian blues musician to name himself?
To some, they occupy the same realms of glory.
A list of biblically-inspired names and moves.
?With a twist. You'll see.
A review of Tamara Jenkins’ film The Savages.
From the discovery of food to the unexplored heights and depths of the edible universe.
A review of the teen noir film Brick.
What can we do when we discover our joy has been stolen from us?
Web sites that make you laugh...sometimes.
On Jean Vanier's prescription for processing anguish.
Why are kids so stinking funny? Share your favorite stories.
A review of Armageddon in Retrospecti, Kurt Vonnegut's posthumously published collection of short stories and other bits.
Personal manifestos of confession and care giving illustrate the world -- shaping power-and the risks -- of convicted speech.
On putting pop culture back into the hands of the populace.
A review of the novel The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow by Joyce Magnin.
The journey toward words as a chosen medium.