This post concludes our series on relational transformation. In previous posts, we spoke of “sin” as relational failure and suggested that this view of sin encapsulates areas that are often separated, for example, a nasty comment, the marginalization and abuse of women, and the destruction of the environment. Parts of Christianity still labor under philosophical [...]

J. K. Rowling says of her Harry Potter series, “My books are largely about death.” It is illuminative to view the characters in her novels through the lens of how they live in light of death. Will they sacrifice their lives for others? Will they use any means possible to conquer death? The evil wizard [...]

Most people perk up when they hear a good story. People who were lost in a talk, suddenly find their way again. Those who were dozing off in class, awaken. Stories have a captivating quality. Whether we are young, old, or in-between, stories grab our attention. Some of the most popular movies over the last [...]