9 Things You Didn’t Know About J.R.R. Tolkien
On what would have been his 127th birthday, here are nine things about John Ronald Reuel Tolkien and his work that you might not have known. He Did Not Write…
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The Real War on Christmas
It happens every year. A war is declared. Retail stores, websites and even coffee chains become the subject of boycotts, viral video campaigns and, yes, even “naughty lists,” for failing…
15 Christmas Covers That Actually Improve on the Original
Christmas music: Some people love it, some people don’t. But everyone is free to try and re-interpret some of our most beloved Christmas songs, and give them a little extra…
Mumford & Sons’ 10 Best Songs About Wrestling with Faith
This week, Mumford & Sons released first new song off their upcoming album Delta. Like many of their previous songs, “Guiding Light” is steeped in spiritual undertones. The son of…
4 Times ‘The Onion’ Was Right About Christian Culture
It’s been two decades since The Onion began mercilessly satirizing American culture, mass media, politics and current events with biting, frequently hilarious fake news. And though they’ve never shied away…
14 Maya Angelou Quotes about Living a Life of Purpose
Today would have been the 90th birthday of one of the great poets of our time. Maya Angelou was an author, poet, dancer, actress and singer. Over her 50 year…
Watch These People Totally Lie in Jimmy Kimmel’s Hilarious MLK Edition of ‘Lie Witness News’
Yesterday, people all over the world celebrated the annual holiday that commemorates the birth of one of the most prominent voices of the American Civil Rights Movement: Dr. Martin Luther…
Are You Called to Create?
Not many of us think of ourselves as “creatives.” We use that label to apply to an elite few, a special creative club that we’re not talented enough to be…
The Greatest Showman Is The Wake Up Call That the Church Needs
Hugh Jackman’s latest blockbuster The Greatest Showman has people divided: is this a cliché musical that fails to tell the story of past circus performers who were ostracized for their…
6 Ways to Not Let Winter Bum You Out
Winter can be really depressing. The days are shorter. The outdoors drop to nightmarishly low temperatures. Winter vortexes force you to lock yourself inside your home for days on end…
Breaking Down the Theology of Star Wars
The Star Wars canon has had a global impact. The popular space opera has changed economies, revolutionized technology, and influenced culture in ways George Lucas probably never imagined. That’s not…
12 Cool Christmas Gifts That Support Important Causes
This holiday season, in the spirit of giving, go the extra mile to find a gift that will benefit more than just your loved one. Pay it forward with a…
8 DIY Christmas Presents You Need to Get Started on Now
Gift shopping can make the holiday season tremendously stressful, especially when you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone who has, well, everything. Or maybe you’re just on a tight…
Success, Addiction and the Freedom of Walking Away
The first time I met Chad Johnson, in 2009, he had to step away for 20 minutes to take a call from one of the biggest hardcore bands in the…
What Is Wrong With the Modern Man?
Men today are not a stellar species. We do most of the murdering. We commit almost all the rapes. We wage the wars, commit the felonies, and precipitate the global…