Nomadland: Houseless, Not Homeless (Hebrews 11:13-16)
In the film *Nomadland*, we follow Fern, a woman whose world has been turned upside down by the economic collapse of her hometown. Picture her:...
This is movie analogies on pilgrimage and home, drawing on Hebrews 11:13-16, 1 Peter 2:11 and Genesis 12:1.
In the film Nomadland, we follow Fern, a woman whose world has been turned upside down by the economic collapse of her hometown. Picture her: a weathered van, a patchwork of memories, her husband’s old jacket draped over the passenger seat, whispering stories of a life once filled with stability. Instead of seeking refuge in the familiar walls of a house, she embraces the open road, following seasonal work across the stunning landscapes of the American West.…
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