Conflict Resolution: Lessons for a Divided America (2) By Sarah Cornwell This is the second of a two-part series in which I consider what we in the U.S. may be able to learn from certain armed conflicts and post-conflict settings, and what role the Church may pl... Read More...
Conflict Resolution: Lessons for a Divided America (1) By Sarah Cornwell As we think about how best to address our deep divisions in the U.S., I hope to make the case for adopting more conflict resolution terminology and incorporating key findings from the consi... Read More...
On Watching Our Language By Sarah Cornwell In the United States, we are living in a time of anger and fear. You may have felt some measure of this yourself. In general, these are not considered to be positive emotions, but in certai... Read More...
Clear-Sighted Preaching This post continues a series of essays on preaching from the perspective of lay people. Previous entries may be found here. By Sarah Cornwell I have worn glasses since I was 4 years old. Suffice it to say... Read More...
Katherine Hepburn and Zeal This is the fourth post in a series in which I explore what classic film actresses in iconic roles can teach us — and, more particularly, my fast-growing daughter — about the seven classic virtues. These posts ... Read More...
Donna Reed and the Road of Meekness: It’s a Wonderful Life We see Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed diverge: one stumbles down the road of wrath, the other patiently follows the road of meekness.
Jean Arthur and the Virtue of Kindness It is Jean Arthur's kindness, in the end, that saves Jimmy Stewart in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
Virtue and the Women of Old Hollywood To introduce my daughter to the seven classic virtues, I will enlist the help of classic guides: Ingrid Bergman, Myrna Loy, Katherine Hepburn, and Jean Arthur, among others.
