Because everyone loves a good story
“One-Anothering” for Introverts
“Sorry I missed your call. I was staring in horror at the screen, wondering why on earth you couldn’t just text me.”
Whether you’d be the one staring or the one calling, you’ve certainly noticed all the recent attention on “introvert awareness.” And that’s all well and good…unless it’s changing the Christian view of “one-anothering.” Want to know how God changed the heart of this thoroughbred introvert when it comes to reaching out? Read on, my friends. Read on.
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…
Out of the Silent Planet
When it comes to C.S. Lewis, I’ve tried to read pretty much everything he’s written. (No, I haven’t read his academic treatises or all of his letters…yet.) So when I picked up his science fiction trilogy for the first time several years ago, I…
Stage Ten: The Road Back
Vacations, sunsets, great books, delicious meals: we’re told that all good things must come to an end. For the hero, even the Special World of the adventure must come to a close eventually. But how does the hero return home? Via the Road Back.
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.
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.”
What Is This Blog Even About?
If you’ve been keeping up with my blog since its auspicious inception about a week ago, you have probably been wondering what in the world this blog is even about.
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