Breaking and Making (A review of ART & FAITH: A THEOLOGY OF MAKING by Makoto Fujimura)
“Art and Faith: A Theology of Making” is good news for artists, poets, and other contemplatives. Check out my recently published review of this empowering book.
“Art and Faith: A Theology of Making” is good news for artists, poets, and other contemplatives. Check out my recently published review of this empowering book.
This year, I’ve celebrated Black History Month by learning from Black artists and poets, past present, and future. The more I learn, the more I want to learn.
This is what doomscrolling feels like to me. What about you?
Why memorize a poem? What do race, #ChurchToo, and embodiment have to do with poetry? I explore all of those questions, and more, in this hot-off-the-press book review.
A time-sensitive invitation and gift, in the form of a star word.
How I’m finding God’s beauty this year when so many Advent practices are off limits.
A poem in response to a new pandemic challenge: to write from the perspective of a familiar household object.
Poems (and psalms) alone are not sufficient to address injustice. But they can be a first step in the right direction.
A discussion about the poetry scene in Malaysia, as well as poetry’s role in activism, mental health, and faith.
Hint: it has something to do with the prophetic voice, wonder, and fire pits.