Tongues, Art, and St. Paul’s Rules of Order: A Few Suggestions
“Speaking in tongues” is an act, written about in the New Testament and experienced by Christians to the present day, in which the Spirit…
“Lovely in Limbs”: What a Tap Dancer Taught Me about Obedience
I am often bothered by the word “submission.” This can be in reference to human beings’ relation to God, ecclesial leadership, and even, the…
Cinema’s Conversion?: Hollywood as Neighbor
At the bottom of the impulse to care for high-profile performing artists lie a couple of differing conceptions of mission. On one end of…
My Neighbor Philip Seymour Hoffman
Shortly after hearing of the late Mr. Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death, my friends sent me texts: “I heard. I’m sorry.” Strange. I must have…
Why Clergy Should Watch Fantasy and Science Fiction
What might make a good Sabbath habit for a clergy person in front of the TV or laptop screen? And what could possibly be…
Visiting Scholars Series: Can There Be a “Holy Spirit-Figure”? – A Suggestion from Hobson’s Choice
I would like to propose a question. If we refer to a character in film or literature that in some way represents Christ as…
Why Church Kids Should Watch Miyazaki: Advice to Youth Leaders from a Youth Leader
Editor’s Note: This is the first post in our new Visiting Scholars series, a series intended to draw students and faculty from other theology/arts…