Category: Butter

  • By Christian Coleman | You’ve heard of that elf on the shelf, but have you heard of word count at a discount? That’s really pushing it, but there are books we’re talking about. Now’s the time to hunt for gifty books for the loved ones in your life. Save 30% on everything at beacon.org through…

  • By S. Brent Plate | “Let’s get in touch.” “I feel like I’m losing touch with you.” “That was a touching tribute.” The English language is littered with metaphors of touch that tend to revolve around connection between people. Such word use creates an almost psychic understanding that communication, even when conducted over Wi-Fi and…

  • How do you bring “sensual religion” to an online course? S. Brent Plate shares his experience of creating his first MOOC–Massive Open Online Course–based on his book A History of Religion in 5-1/2 Objects.