How have artists tried to capture the paradoxes of the cross through their work?

A review of Mamma Mia! - the movie.

Beyoncé is incredibly popular. What makes her music resonate so deeply with people?

An exploration of the experience of grief and loss in Sufjan Stevens' album Carrie and Lowell.

Reflections on studying and performing music - and the challenges this can present for a Christian.

A review of Lily Allen's CD It's Not Me It's You.

A review of the Manic Street Preachers' Lifeblood album.

How has the way art depicts humanity changed over time? How should the truths of the Christian view of humanity shape creative practice?

I write a weekly column for The Dallas Morning News as a contributor to their Texas Faith blog. This week we were asked, "What would Jesus…