Faith • Biblical Reflections What the World Needs Now: Zacchaeus Alexis Stanford | 7 min read Picture the scene. Jesus, walking on the streets of Jericho, surrounded by his disciples and talking with them as they go. Perhaps they are talking about the Law, or maybe of the Psalmist; Jesus, humming these lines softly as he listens to their questions: “Oh God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my... Continue Reading
Culture • Popular Culture The Seven Basic Plots and the One Basic Plot: Cosper, Booker, and The Stories We Tell Will Herron | 9 min read Being parents of young children, it was a rare occasion (even pre-pandemic!) when my wife and I were able to get out to dinner and a movie. Our last cinema outing had ended with us both falling asleep (an unfortunate reflection of our engagement with The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug). On this occasion, however,... Continue Reading
