This Is Fiction Freedom

The solution to fiction legalism is not more rules, grittiness, or evangelism.
— E. Stephen Burnett —

Has Speculative Fiction Aborted Controversial Positions?

Can a speculative story interweave an issue like abortion into its plot effectively? Especially faith-based speculative fiction?
— R. L. Copple —

Biblical Discernment: Focus

It isn’t the presence of “icky, bad stuff” that we are to avoid thinking about, but rather discernment comes into play on what that stuff, icky or not, leads us to focus on, what truths it formulates in our minds.
— R. L. Copple —

Six Lies Christians Believe About ‘The Shack’

Harmless, healing, or heretical? A biblical Christian who loves fantasy explores The Shack.
— E. Stephen Burnett —

Pray, Donate, and Support Rebecca LuElla Miller

Last month, Rebecca LuElla Miller suffered a stroke and heart attack. Here’s how you can #StandwithBecky.
— Merrie Destefano —

Twelve Responses to Abuse Accusations in Christian Conferences, Part 3

Consider going back to “old ways” of ethical conduct. Don’t slander people who know, or defend, the accused abuser. Be shocked when accused men “repent” to everyone except God. Lament that these situations often come with no-win scenarios (for now).
— E. Stephen Burnett —

These Are the Top Ten Most-Read SpecFaith Articles in 2019

From “Game of Thrones” critiques to YA Twitter, writing challenges, and Ted Chiang (again?), here are the top-read SpecFaith articles in 2019.
— E. Stephen Burnett —

What Tolkien Taught About Fighting Evil

Some of the most epic battles of fantasy fiction were penned by J. R. R. Tolkien. So what did Tolkien show us in his fiction about fighting Evil?
— Travis Perry —

Lorehaven epilogue sponsors

Cathy McCrumb handles heavy subjects with a light touch, keeping the novel from grimness. Recorder is a creative and engaging novel that will appeal to a broad audience.