Laura MacCorkle
Laura MacCorkle is Crosswalk.com's former Senior Entertainment Editor.
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The People's Blog: Christians, Politics and a Revealing God
I have two topics to discuss today, because that’s all that came in this week from the people (er … thanks, Mom!). We’ll start with the Christian’s responsibility in politics. Then, wrap up with...Friday, July 25, 2008
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Breaking Up Just Got "Easier"
Jelly fish and wishy-washy men and women just got a new option when it comes to breaking up. It’s free and it makes ending a relationship a whole lot easier for people who don’t want to spine up...Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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My Blog Is My Husband
Before blogging for Crosswalk, I had a personal blog on the side. Most days, I would write about whatever was on my mind: usually random thoughts or questions that I would’ve wanted to discuss...Monday, July 21, 2008
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The People’s Blog: My Status and "The Marriage Mandate"
For this inaugural edition of "The People's Blog," I received a whopping two inquiries. HOO-ray. And you know what? I'm answering both of them, because I can. Because I need to fill up space. ...Friday, July 18, 2008
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ICRS or "I Considered 'Righteous' Stuff"
I just returned from The 2008 International Christian Retailers Show in Orlando, Florida. And I admit that I attended with a little fear and trepidation—and not just because of what the humidity...Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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Announcing … The People's Blog!
Are you tired of not having a voice in what is available to you for your blog-reading pleasure? Me, too. That’s why I’m opening up my blog to YOU each Friday as “The People’s Blog.”Friday, July 11, 2008
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Free Advice for the College Bound
What advice would you give to first-year college students? I recently asked friends and colleagues that same question. And to say that I received a rich return is an understatement. This is good...Wednesday, July 9, 2008
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July 4th: Picnic for One?
Sometimes, you just end up being alone on the Fourth of July. Well I say forget the picnic for one! This year, you won’t have to share your coleslaw and fried chicken with just the ants. I’m...Friday, July 4, 2008
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So You Think You Can Dance: The Great Oracle Speaks!
As established in our last So You Think You Can Dance chat, Coworker Chad is now the Great Oracle of The Dance. Today, he enlightens me and brightens my clearly muddied SYTYCD thinking. And...Friday, June 27, 2008
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So You Think You Can Dance: Two Tix on the Hot Tamale Train
Last night on So You Think You Can Dance, Katee & Joshua closed out the dance performances from the final eight couples with some samba. Coworker Chad and I discuss this “great moment in dance...Thursday, June 26, 2008
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Should You Read The Shack?
You’ve heard that The Shack is “life-changing” from well-meaning friends who’ve read it. But you’ve heard some disturbing information, too. Words like “heresy” and “bad theology” from well-known...Sunday, June 22, 2008
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I Watched Camp Rock
So, it’s time for a confession today. I’ll go first. … I confess: I watched The Disney Channel’s new original movie, Camp Rock. In its entirety. How about you? If you’re a parent of tweens,...Saturday, June 21, 2008
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So You Think You Can Dance: So Long Susie and Marquis!
Susie Garcia and Marquis Cunningham were eliminated on last night's episode of So You Think You Can Dance. Today, Coworker Jayson and I discuss the judges’ decision, as well as the "flamencocity"...Friday, June 20, 2008
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So You Think You Can Dance: What's Up with Nigel Lythgoe?
On last night’s episode of So You Think You Can Dance, creator-executive producer-judge Nigel Lythgoe came unplugged. Or got plugged in. Either way, some kind of current was evidently coursing...Thursday, June 19, 2008
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So You Think You Can Dance: And Then There Were 18
Two contestants—Rayven and Jamie—were eliminated last night on Season 4 of So You Think You Can Dance. A day later, Coworker Chad and I offer our comments. Did the judges let the right dancers...Friday, June 13, 2008
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So You Think You Can Dance: The Top 20 Tear It Up
American Idol Season 7 is so over. But the fun—and the chatting—hasn’t stopped. Coworker Chad and I have moved on to discussing a different area of performance arts: dance. More specifically,...Thursday, June 12, 2008
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The Dread-ible, Edible Pill
The pink stuff, and the lessons learned from swallowing liquified antibiotics and all things distasteful but useful, was so last week. I’ve now moved on to pills, you see. Capsules to be...Thursday, June 5, 2008
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Adventures in Discipline with Jon & Kate Plus Eight
“Eight times the laughs. Eight times the love. Eight times the fun. How much can two parents possibly take?” That’s the latest voiceover promoting one of my favorite television shows: Jon &...Tuesday, June 3, 2008