“Are you still writing?” he asked. “I am,” I answered. “What are you working on at the moment?” “An autobiography,” I said. “Interesting,” he replied. “Whose?” The implication here, you will note, is that mine hasn’t been a life sufficiently interesting to merit an . . . . Continue Reading »
From hoping for continued health of the cat Nina to continued prosperity of publications to Nobel Laureate desires, these are some of John Wilson's hopes and wishes for the new year. Continue Reading »
It is a privilege to read each day online and each month in print the compelling, orderly prose of some of the sharpest critics of the state of religion and public life today. Continue Reading »
“Americans are the nicest, most generous, and sentimental people on earth,” Percy once observed. “Yet Americans have killed more unborn children than any nation in history.” Continue Reading »
I am grateful for moments that in one respect “break in” or “break through” routine but that also, like routine, come with no big fuss, no planning, no “ceremony.” Continue Reading »
Rigorous analysis, the value of persons, humility, correction, and—oh yes—the truth of God: First Things has been sticking to this for years, through both the light rumbles and seismic shakings of our times. Continue Reading »
As one institution after another joins the woke regime, I promise First Things readers and listeners that you will not find this magazine doing the same. Continue Reading »