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Christianity in a Time of Terror: An Advent Reflection

If Christians were to embrace a culture that calls them to offer themselves as living sacrifices, might they not discover in the end that they have little left to fear?

Kristin Kobes Du MezDecember 11, 2015

Articles & Essays Culture

Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Maraschino Cherries, and the Meaning of Autumn

It’s that time again. The air is turning crisp, the leaves are turning colors, and all thoughts turn to…pumpkin spice. (Actually, just like Christmas shopping starts earlier and earlier each year, pumpkin spice season seems to be inching forward each…

Kristin Kobes Du MezOctober 24, 2014

Articles & Essays Christian Women Purity Culture

“Strong in Body, Mind, and Spirit”: Purity Movements and Sexual Aggression

A disturbing new study by Marquette University sociologist Heather R. Hlavka reports how young women today have “normalized” sexual assault to the point that they are often unable to identify harassment and rape for what they are—criminal acts. Based on an examination…

Kristin Kobes Du MezApril 25, 2014

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Articles & Essays Christian Feminists Christian Women

Selfishness or Sacrifice? Rethinking the Second Sunday in May

It won't be long until another Mother’s Day is upon us, and I have to admit that I’m a bit ambivalent when it comes to this holiday. It’s not that I don’t cherish the construction-paper cards and hand-crafted presents my…

Kristin Kobes Du MezMarch 1, 2013

Book Reviews Christian Scholarship Culture

The Legislation That Made the Greatest Generation

DECEMBER 2007: REVIEW With its red, white, and blue cover and patriotic stars sprinkled throughout the text, Edward Humes’Over Here: How the G.I. Bill Transformed the American Dream appears to be yet another paean to America’s “Greatest Generation.” In many ways…

Kristin Kobes Du MezDecember 16, 2007

Daily Living

Christianity in a Time of Terror: An Advent Reflection

Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Maraschino Cherries, and the Meaning of Autumn

“Strong in Body, Mind, and Spirit”: Purity Movements and Sexual Aggression

Selfishness or Sacrifice? Rethinking the Second Sunday in May

The Legislation That Made the Greatest Generation

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