Artistic Responses to the Cross Throughout History
How have artists tried to capture the paradoxes of the cross through their work?
The Hurt Locker
We imagine war is tough. We know it puts great strain on soldiers. But is war a drug? Even ‘the supreme drug of human…
Learning to See the World Rightly
In this book, Philip Ryken sets out the need for students to take a distinctively Christian approach to their studies – and all of life.
Twenty Questions to Consider When Watching a Film
Twenty questions to help us think more carefully about films - or to use in film discussion evenings.
Philip Pullman’s 'His Dark Materials'
To my mind, one of the main interests of Philip Pullman’s controversial trilogy is not specifically related to the books. It lies in…
Gravity - film review
A review of the Oscar winning film 'Gravity' considers the themes of isolation, death, sacrifice and rebirth.
The Invention of Lying
What would the world be like if no one had ever lied? Ricky Gervais's new film, The Invention of Lying, explores this question with the…
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
One of the most moving films of 2008, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a powerful, haunting story about the horrors of the Holocaust.…
J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter
The Harry Potter publishing phenomenon has divided many Christians, unsure how they should respond. Jerram Barrs considers some of the…