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Mar 19, 20237 min read

The Michelangelo Principle

What can the story behind Michelangelo's sculpture of David teach us about creativity and life? A great deal. The idea is simple: constraint

Nov 7, 20226 min read

Unqualified, Insufficient, and in Good Company

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to writing–whether it’s in a journal or for the stage. I see it as part of my calling to...

Mar 23, 20226 min read

Was "Nearer, My God, To Thee" the Titanic's Swansong?

Dr. Roger D. Duke explores the history behind Christianity's most treasured hymns. Today, he focuses on "Nearer, My God, To Thee."

Jan 25, 20226 min read

Longing for New Creation: "Love Divine All Loves Excelling"

In this final part, Dr. Roger Dr. Duke explores the history and theology behind the great hymn, "Love Divine All Loves Excelling."

Nov 2, 20216 min read

Biblical Richness: "Love Divine All Loves Excelling"

Part 3 in exploring "Love Divine All Loves Excelling." Dr. Roger D. Duke explores the history behind Christianity's most treasured hymns.

Sep 7, 20215 min read

Up Close: "Love Divine All Loves Excelling"

Part 2 in exploring "Love Divine All Loves Excelling." Dr. Roger D. Duke explores the history behind Christianity's most treasured hymns.

Jul 29, 20215 min read

"Love Divine All Loves Excelling": Backgrounds and Theological Reflections

Dr. Roger D. Duke explores the history behind Christianity's most treasured hymns.

Oct 3, 20206 min read

Creativity's Shadow: When Sadness Stalks the Imagination

But when the kids had gone, the PVC stored away, and the bed sheets returned to our home, a strange thing took place: a sting of melancholy.

Sep 19, 20201 min read

Listen Now: The WHY and HOW of Journaling

Thinkers, both Christian and non-Christian alike, have kept journals to hold their reflections.

Dec 7, 20183 min read

Madeleine L'Engle and Tips on Writing (and Creativity)

One of the most thought-provoking works on creativity and Christianity that I've come across is Madeleine L'Engle's Walking on Water:...

Cultivating the Christian Imagination