Myla Goldberg's Bee Season defies a trend to invalidate the search for God by exploring the lives of family members immersed in that search.
An interview with Dawn Ulmer about her annual story.
What the parable of the rich man and Lazarus can teach us about discerning lies.
Explores the spiritual discipline of releasing long-term personal expectations in exchange for more microscopic endeavors toward becoming like Christ.
On the broader implications of the upside down world in David Simon’s Baltimore.
An experience in a high school classroom prompts thoughts about the postmodern decline of shared cultural reference.
A tradition of the Indiana Republican party illuminates the gift of participation.
Overcoming political fundamentalism with a little openness.
Reflections on the inadequacy of colorblindness from an anti-racism community organizer.
A letter to future offspring in the wake of a U.S. election.
A fantastic tale about losing--and finding--one's voice.
A moment of reflection before heading into a whirlwind of a term.
Confessions of a music lover who can't get enough of the enigmatic singer songwriter's juxtapositions.
A reflection on the shifting nature of marginalization.
On our ridiculous attempt to walk with students through the valley of despair.
A retrospective toward authenticity in the pulpit.
Looking back on the vulnerability and cruelty of grade school.
A report from Occupy Chicago.
Running toward the truth that resonates deep within.
Seeking an artistic identity in relationship to Hollywood.
The value of local news as a lens for seeing the world.