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Old English Heroism: Prudence
What do Robin Hood and Harry Potter have in common? Prudence! No, that’s not some weird academic joke. It’s a real (albeit nerdy) idea that I want to prove in today’s post. If you missed last week’s post about the characteristics of the Old…
Old English Heroism: Fortitude
As you may know, I used to teach British Literature in my former life. I taught that class so many times that its ideas and stories are deeply ingrained in my mind even now. And I love it. (Nerds of the world, unite!) For…
A.W. Tozer and “The Sacrament of Living”
A few weeks ago we took a look at a fantastic little tool: the book of liturgical prayers called Every Moment Holy, by Doug McKelvey. The premise of his book, as far as I know, is the belief that it’s not just the big,…
Awesome Children’s Books, Part 5: Bread and Jam for Frances
When it comes to food, there is a definite difference between being picky and being particular. I’ve never been picky about what I eat. I enjoy almost all flavors, and I’ll try just about anything once: fried alligator, horse steak, a whole tiny squid……
Two Parables
I love the parables of Jesus. He says so much in so few words. I think that’s the beauty of language used properly: so much more can be communicated when it’s implied rather than stated. And when the Author of language itself—the Word made…
C.S. Lewis’s Sci-Fi Trilogy, Part 3: That Hideous Strength
In this, my final post of 2018, I’d like to take a second to thank you for sticking with me this year. Whether you peruse occasionally, read faithfully, or dabble somewhere in between, I’m thankful for your interest in Past Watchful Dragons! In the…
Perelandra
We chatted last week about C.S. Lewis’ first book in his space trilogy: Out of the Silent Planet. That book is a great launching point (slight pun intended) for the remaining two science fiction books that he published, so I’m sure you spent last…
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