The daughter of parents who left Amish and Mennonite communities behind, Julia Kasdorf writes poems that celebrate and mourn both her lost home and her new one—leaving her perpetually in the liminal space between. By Michial Farmer
Pilgrimages, among other things, help orient us rightly and unite us with our fellow travelers—leading us far from the rubbernecking, side-of-the-road posture toward the world encouraged by our modern consumption of the daily news. By Jeffrey Bilbro
Two recent movies illustrate the beauties and complexities of loving the places we call home. By Alex Sosler
A posthumously discovered collection of Madeleine L’Engle’s stories offers a new perspective on the author as a Southern expatriate—and a visionary of hope amidst the darkness.
"Eating a Gyro Reminds Me That I Sometimes Believe in God" by Charnell Peters
Grace Olmstead’s Uprooted prompts questions about how to support farming communities—and our own, wherever we find ourselves.
Makoto Fujimura’s newest book is both an artistic manifesto and an invitation to making and healing.
Kay Ryan’s collection of essays is as off-kilter as her poetry—and as essential for the long days of banality we all live through.
