Cultivating the Christian Imagination

Editor's Note: This is the second post in a series on journaling for the Christian Imagination. If you haven't read the first post, read it now: "The Why and How of Journaling." At the 2017 Stage & Story Conference, Wayne Scott, Founder of LifeHouse Theater, gave a talk titled, “Tips on Creativity from the Author.” He was speaking about spiritual growth when he touched on the discipline of journaling. “Above all,” he explained, “if I could encourage you...keep a journal. How

There is much talk these days about raising little girls to think of themselves as more than objects of beauty. I recently stumbled across a Facebook Meme that read something along the lines of “Instead of calling your little girls beautiful, call them smart, strong, creative, resourceful…etc.” It contained a lengthy list of attributes that just about anyone I know would love to have describe them! This statement was one of many in our culture today promoting a blurring of ge

Do you like VeggieTales? I sure do. And so do my kids. It may be a toss up who enjoys their stories more.... But there is one of their films that stands out to me: a silly, Lord of the Rings spoof called “Lord of the Beans.” The story begins with Toto Baggypants receiving a “bean of power” that can grant wishes. It is an awesome gift, to be sure, but Toto is perplexed. The bean is inscribed with the cautioning words: “use wisely.” Randolf, Toto's wise mentor, gives him t

Editor's Note: This post was originally featured by Desiring God, a ministry of John Piper, and can also be found at Marian's website. “I’m just glad she’s reading,” your mom says while you sneak off to your room after dinner with dessert: the latest pop fiction novel all your friends are reading. Mom thinks it’s great that you’re enjoying literature. And it is great. Mostly. Your parents assume any book you’re ingesting is better than hours in front of a screen. But they may