Archive for January, 2011

Rev. Tim Keller on the creation/evolution debate

Monday, January 10th, 2011

Some believers refuse to consider evolution as a possibility, saying that the idea of an evolutionary process is directly opposed to Christian faith.

Others embrace the idea of the evolutionary process as a way through which God might have created, and still be creating, the world.

Pastors face a difficult challenge. How to lead when views on this issue are so inflammatory and divisive? (more…)

A live Seattle event: Discuss Oscar’s 10 Best Picture nominees with Dick Staub, me, and others.

Monday, January 10th, 2011

Mark your calendars, Seattlites… (more…)

Follow-up: The rest of the story behind the “man with the golden voice”

Monday, January 10th, 2011

Remember my last post, in which I voiced some skepticism about the media frenzy surrounding Ted Williams, the homeless man with the “golden voice”? (more…)

What? A homeless man who might actually be worth something?

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

If you’re online this morning, you’ve probably seen the viral-video overnight sensation. … (more…)

“… the best service anyone could render to art…”

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

A new quote for my collection of insights on faith and art (more…)

Film critics say the dumbest things…

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

JOHN PODHORETZ:

If you told me you didn’t like movies about boxing, I’d have to answer that you didn’t really like movies.

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New Overstreet book news!

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

It’s January 3, 2011 and there’s a new book deal in the Overstreet household! (more…)

Goodbye and thank you, Mr. Postlethwaite.

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

This morning, we say farewell to one of my all-time favorite actors. (more…)

Looking Closer’s Favorite Films of 2010

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

Part One of my list of favorite movies of 2010 has been posted at Image’s Good Letters blog. (more…)

My friends’ top 10 lists: A source for must-see moviegoing

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

I’m watching as my friends and favorite film critics turn in their 2010 top ten lists, because that is what will govern my rentals, library orders, and Netflix streaming for the next several weeks. (more…)