Nick Smith
In his book A Secular Age, modern philosopher Charles Taylor speaks of the “buffered self.” The phrase refers to a person who is closed off to the idea of anything supernatural. Think of a sponge’s opposite. The “water” of transcendent reality is simply unable to...
The great writer Flannery O’Connor once offered this insight into her works: “There is a moment of grace in most of the stories, or a moment where it is offered, and usually rejected.” O’Connor would be smiling now. Her remark translates all too well...
“Angels can fly because they can take themselves lightly…Pride is the downward drag of all things into an easy solemnity. One ‘settles down’ into a sort of selfish seriousness; but one has to rise to a gay self-forgetfulness…It is easy to be heavy: hard to be light....
HUGE SPOILER ALERT] Jesus often finds his way through my armor via the element of surprise. I’ve always found thinking of myself as a soldier with his shield down to be a helpful analogy. When the soldier is relaxed and not prepared, the blow seems to be more...
How would you describe a typical production from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)? If we asked all of you that question, I’m sure the answer would be something along the lines of, “It’s action-packed and visually-entertaining, but it’s shallow and follows a...
Allow me to introduce you to Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies. Currently, in the 3rd year of his NBA career (and only 22 years old), Morant has risen through the league’s ranks, becoming an All-Star Game starter for the first time this season. At the...