A Claim That Demands a Response

When you hear the claims of Jesus, you may feel skeptical, resentful, thankful, or humble. But the one response that you cannot give, if you’ve understood Jesus correctly, is that of being neutral. This article introduces Tim Keller’s book, King’s Cross, and related quotes by C.S. Lewis.

Stage Seven: Approach to the Inmost Cave

At the heart of every adventure lies an ultimate battle—for good, for gold, or even for glory. But in order to reach that battle, the hero must first undergo the Approach to the Inmost Cave.

Stage Six: Tests, Allies, and Enemies

Who shot first: Han or Greedo? Whether you have a strong opinion or couldn’t care less, that question probably still conjured up images of the cantina scene on Mos Eisley, didn’t it? This scene from Star Wars: A New Hope is a classic example of the “watering hole” scene in many adventure stories, and it’s a great introduction to Stage Six of the Hero’s Journey: Tests, Allies, and Enemies.

Awesome Children’s Books: A Brief Hiatus from the Hero’s Journey

I’m of the opinion that a well-written children’s book will be enjoyed by humans of all ages. C.S. Lewis agrees, saying, “I am almost inclined to set it up as a canon that a children’s story which is enjoyed only by children is a bad children’s story.”