Janie is a senior writer who contributes commentary to WORLD and oversees WORLD’s annual Children’s Books of the Year awards. She also writes novels for young adults and authored the Wordsmith creative writing curriculum. Janie resides in rural Missouri.
The humble bike is fading from view—along with the freedom to grow up
Humiliation is the seed of a glorious bloom
Even in an age of AI, eternal values outlast the algorithms
CHILDREN’S BOOKS | Fourth in a series highlighting beloved and time-tested children’s books
Our calling is to be grounded, present, and purposeful in the world
Spoken stories shape and connect us
Truth and Love will survive AI, despite humanity’s faith in itself
Everyday conversation can build relationships, open hearts, and glorify God
Trendy philosophies and political causes won’t satisfy the young, restless, and disillusioned
The celebrities at the Met Gala reveal a thinning line between personhood and personal brand
