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February Catch-Up

Contemplations on Rowan Williams, Caravaggio, snow, and other things. To my shock (and slight panic), it’s already the third week of term, and my, but it’s off to a swift start! I find it difficult to...

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His Countenance Upon Us

In the most hipster place I’ve ever been. I’ve always thought Nathaniel’s first reaction to Jesus a bit over the top. Jesus walks up to him and says “Nathaniel! Behold a man without guile. I saw you...

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Eden in Exile

Babel and Eden. These places wrestle within me. Eden. Rich and green and plentiful. There, all is provided, given, granted. I am only to receive and respond. The trees of the garden nourish me. In the...

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The Good News: Louisiana

What the media isn’t showing. Skye Cooley writes with frustration over at the Huffington Post about the lack of national media coverage of the flooding in Louisiana. He’s right that the media tends to...

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Ancient Stories for a Modern Audience

An interview with Ashlee Cowles, author of “Beneath Wandering Stars.” Ashlee Cowles grew up an Army “brat” and lived all over the place as a result, but Colorado Springs is where she made her earliest...

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The Fitzgerald

How to bring Gatsby to your next party. I had a conversation with a speakeasy mixologist the other day who told me the virtue of the classic martini is that when you combine the three ingredients at...

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Sazerac

Or, how to spot an institution that skimped on its bartender. Philadelphia is known for its cocktails–especially its throwback speakeasies. So I felt I was safe when, at one of the city’s top hotels, I...

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Humane Pursuits is Hiring

Humane Pursuits is taking applications for volunteer leadership roles. Apply now to join our exceptional team! Founded in 2009 by a few people with time on their hands, Humane Pursuits has grown into a...

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Support Humane Pursuits!

It’s the end of the year! Please consider making a year-end gift to support Humane Pursuits…or even join as a member with a monthly donation! Your gift will allow us not only to keep publishing, but...

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The Humane Pursuits of Brian Brown

A fond farewell: Former Pray Channel editor toasts HP and its founder in this, our 1,000th (and final) post.   “We read a lot of interesting books and articles, have a lot of interesting ideas, and...

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