The interpretation of the 1961 movie, Splendor in the Grass, as an outright condemnation of the repressive sexual mores of 1920’s small-town America is simplistic. The film presents a nuanced view of sexual passion … The God that Failed: A Meditation on Sexual Passion in Splendor in the GrassRead more
Spirituality
Is the Cross Beautiful?
One of the challenges of a Christian aesthetic or theology of beauty is the cross of Christ. Hymns, paintings and sculptures have its beauty as their subject. Crosses are some of the most beautiful … Is the Cross Beautiful?Read more
On Putting Mom in a Nursing Home
I watched the bright morning sun set the red- orange- and golden-leafed trees ablaze against a Hoosier sky of crystal blue. There was little or no wind and the drive was quiet. Time seemed … On Putting Mom in a Nursing HomeRead more
Understanding the Psalms: Their Not-So-Hidden Structure
Off and on for over two years I had my morning devotions in the Psalms. I would read a psalm or a portion of one out loud, study it, and write notes on it. … Understanding the Psalms: Their Not-So-Hidden StructureRead more
Psalm 1: The Two Paths: Wisdom and Folly
Psalm 1 introduces the Psalter, the Hebrew book of worship. It is a wisdom psalm and describes the nature and consequences of two different lifestyles—the choice between wisdom and folly. Therefore Psalm 1 asks … Psalm 1: The Two Paths: Wisdom and FollyRead more
