How to Train Your Compassion
Hiccup from the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ movie shows his community a better way to be a Viking in a manner that keenly echoes the life and teachings of Jesus.
Summer Reads 2025
We’ve once again asked several Word&Way writers to recommend books perfect for wherever you find your happy place this summer.
‘The Life of Chuck’ Contains Multitudes
A new film by Mike Flanagan, based on a Stephen King short story, deals with the power and significance of one life and points to the Story within the story.
A Truth Universally Acknowledged: Blessed Are the Peacemakers
Since the popular screen adaptation of “Pride & Prejudice” is back in theaters for its 20th anniversary, it is worth thinking about how this enemies-to-lovers story can offer us a unique glimpse into peacemaking.
Stop Flopping
Contributing writer Sarah Blackwell makes the case that the culture of flopping has spread beyond sports. Who are the biggest floppers right now? Christian Nationalists.
Black Baptist Church Cuts Ties With Kennedy Center After Trump Takeover
‘We are actively exploring other venues where we can continue to share our witness of the birth of Jesus Christ in the excellence and prophetic tradition of the Black Church,’ said Alfred Street Baptist Church.
Jimmy Carter Wins Posthumous Grammy for Narrating an Audiobook of His Sunday School Lessons
In the category, Carter beat out Barbra Streisand, George Clinton, Dolly Parton, and producer guy Oldfield.
Keep Marching
Contributing writer Sarah Blackwell reflects on how we can continue to move forward when equality, respect, and truth seem like they are evaporating in front of us.
New Netflix Film Wants To Make Mary Accessible to All
Director D.J. Caruso hopes to tell Mary’s story through her own eyes and appeal to new generations.
Unsettling Advent 2024, Day 7
Reflecting on Advent in a time of rulers clinging to power, Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons explores the connections between “Wicked” and the story of Christmas.