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“Growth” Articles

How I Became the Villain in Deathloop

Deathloop reminds us that growth requires refusing to hide from our mistakes.

Grappling with Darkness in Diablo II

There is more to Diablo II than grabbing loot and slaying monsters--those with eyes to see will find a redemptive message about endurance in the midst of trial.

The Haunting of Bly Manor and the Redemptive Pain of Friendship

The real horror of The Haunting of Bly Manor is the fear of pain in loving others. Even still, it extols the need and value of relationships.

The Power of Neighborliness: Why Joker Needs Fred Rogers

A comparison of Todd Phillip's take on Joker and Mr. Rogers, reveals the danger of loneliness and the power neighborliness to change our narrative.

What Can We Learn From How Our Kids Play Video Games?

Despite what you might have heard about video games at your church, Andrew Steier argues that games have much to teach us about perseverance and personal growth.

Suffering and Growth: Wanda Maximoff and the MCU

The growth of Wanda Maximoff in the face of overwhelming suffering gives us hope in the midst of our own difficulties.

“Fear Means Go”: Overcoming Anxiety in Destiny 2

Playing Destinty 2 challenges us to stop worrying about what other people think and embrace the changes necessary to improve.

Personal History & Possibility in Journey

"It's not a story about a man on a Journey. It's our story. It's your story."