Go in depth on how creative play can connect us with God and with each other. Here you’ll find articles reflecting both on how specific games reveal deeper issues of life and faith – as well as reflections on how the hobby, as a whole, can draw us closer to God and others.
Comic books and superheroes have always been a part of my repertoire. I read whatever I could get in my hands. It was the tagline of one of these books that drew me in. Daredevil: The man without fear. I was dumbstruck by the thought. I was scared of everything,… Continue reading
The same power flows through all of them. The same source rose up in the world to crush a common foe. The same voice calls each of them to unification. And yet, the Phoenixborn are at a crossroads. Will unity come as the powerful stand together for the mutual benefit of… Continue reading
Playing games as my ministry makes for an interesting set of vocabulary. There is a surprising amount of overlap in both these spheres. I evangelize. I share the joy and wonder of what I have seen and experienced in order that others might have a chance to see it themselves.… Continue reading
When asked what they wanted to be when they grew up, most of the kids in my neighborhood had one of three answers. Astronaut, police officer, or firefighter. I, however, didn’t see these as valid options. Math and I have a tenuous relationship at best, so the idea of having… Continue reading
The Reformation has always been an intriguing period of history for me. My fascination peaked in college. I stood at the door of Schlosskirche in Wittenberg Germany. I was there on a tour, hoping to garner church history class credit in a far more enjoyable way than sitting in lectures. It was there, in… Continue reading
I first mentioned Dragon & Flagon in my Gen Con preview, declaring it the unofficial official InnRoads Ministries mascot game. There was never any doubt that I’d own a game about a medieval fantasy tavern where heroes do battle on a three dimensional board for honor and bragging rights. When it arrived and… Continue reading
We got to the church early. The pastor was still going through the sermon for the first service. We sat at a table. We talked. We read. It was good. My wife ended up leaving earlier than I did. Empowered by the conversations she’d had, she wanted to get a jump on… Continue reading
The Bioshock Infinite video game opens with you taking on the role of Booker Dewitt, a psuedo-noir style detective swimming in gambling debts and alcohol. Looking at the note that put him where he finds himself, his role is clear. Bring us the girl and wipe away the debt. He… Continue reading
During a lull in my college studies, I found myself wandering through the recommended titles Amazon. It brought me to a book called Bushido: Way of the Samurai, claiming to be the first English translation of the Hagakure. I jumped on it immediately. I have no idea whether or not this is… Continue reading
One of the first initiatives we had as a ministry to get people playing games together was to go to the forums at Paizo and create a play-by-post game in the Pathinder RPG system. If you listen to our podcast, you may have heard me talk about the character I’ve… Continue reading
