How Would the American Church Handle an EMP?
Mark Carver, May 29, 2019
It’s obvious that the modern church, particularly in the USA, is very high-tech. Podcasts, streaming sermons, tithing kiosks, apps, etc., are everywhere. Whether this is good or bad is neither here nor there as far as this article is concerned. […]
Belief in the Supernatural Builds Faith in ‘Breakthrough’
Marian A. Jacobs, May 28, 2019
Ask yourself this, “Does my lack of belief in the supernatural weaken my faith in God to work miracles?â€
Memorial Stones And A Day To Remember
Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 27, 2019
Christian writers, in the telling of our tales, serve as the memorial stones that remind readers of the King and His victory.
Ghosts and UFOs: What Are They Anyway?
Jim O'Shea, May 24, 2019
How do we, as believers, deal with the phenomenon of ghost and abduction claims?
A Day to Remember
Travis Perry, May 23, 2019
Memorial Day is a day to remember lost ones–in both our own real world and through worlds of fiction.
In A World Without Humor
Shannon McDermott, May 22, 2019
Incidents like this raise a critical question: What are we to do with humorless people?
‘Sorry Your Dragon Show Ended Stupidly’ Meme May Insult ‘GOT’ Fans
E. Stephen Burnett, May 21, 2019
As Christians, our mission is to engage with “Game of Thrones” fans, not call what they enjoy “stupid.”
Was Tolkien A Racist?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 20, 2019
How could Tolkien be accused of being a racist when his races were, well, made up? No, there are no hobbits in the world. No, there are no elves. No, there are no goblins or orcs made be the magic of an evil wizard.
How Science Fiction Portrays the Future of Christianity
Travis Perry, May 16, 2019
Science fiction tends to write Christianity out of its view of the future. How can Christian sci fi writers respond?
The Power of Christ Compels Us
Mark Carver, May 15, 2019
If you’ve ever walked into a grand cathedral, ask yourself: was your first thought “Wow, God is so wonderful!” or was it “Wow, these architects and craftsman were incredible!”
Great Art And Story
Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 13, 2019
Because fiction is first a form of communication, I think stories should pay attention to what Scripture says about our correspondence with one another.
Avengers Endgame: Ending White Patriarchy (Mostly) Gracefully
Travis Perry, May 9, 2019
Did Avengers Endgame have an anti-patriarchy agenda? Did it deliberately remove white male figures from the story universe? Maybe, but it did so mostly with grace.
Art Under Negotiation
Shannon McDermott, May 8, 2019
The early Christians made their own negotiations with art in a pre-Christian culture.
The Bible And Myth
Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 6, 2019
Has speculative literature undermined our belief in God’s word?
Does the ‘Captain Marvel’ Film Promote Feminism?
Marian A. Jacobs, May 3, 2019
Marvel’s cosmic warrior should inspire Christians to approach fantasy and real-life gender roles with biblical balance.
What Does it Mean for a Story to be “Christian”?
Travis Perry, May 2, 2019
There are at lease nine different ways to define a story’s relationship or lack thereof to Christianity (we’re counting 🙂 ). And that’s not all.
Bad Seed
Mark Carver, May 1, 2019
Why are the origins of evil so fascinating? Why do we crave stories about corruption?
Mission Report, April 25–27, Realm Makers Bookstore in Cincinnati
E. Stephen Burnett, Apr 30, 2019
Homeschool families need great Christian-made fantastical novels, and resources to find the best ones.
Where Are The Original Movies?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 29, 2019
But I can’t help wondering—is the mad dash to make money squeezing movies into a narrow slot? Must they be movie re-tellings of books or comics . . . or of other movies? Is there no room for a brand new story made originally for the screen?
A Homeschool Mom Discovers Realm Makers Bookstore
Ticia Messing, Apr 26, 2019
At Realm Makers Bookstore, mother and homeschool teacher Ticia Messing found fantastic fiction for herself and her children.
Two Kinds of Heroes
Travis Perry, Apr 25, 2019
Would you be surprised to discover that heroes have been studied–and have been found to come in two distinct types?
The Last Impossibility
Shannon McDermott, Apr 24, 2019
What we end with is a popular culture that will face neither the darkness nor the light.
Lorehaven Rejoins Realm Makers Bookstore This Weekend in Cincinnati
E. Stephen Burnett, Apr 23, 2019
Lorehaven will rejoin Realm Makers Bookstore, which arrives April 25–27 at Great Homeschool Conventions in Cincinnati.
Tolkien, The Movie
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 22, 2019
“I’m a little worried the filmmakers will make too many parallels between (1) Tolkien’s early life and (2) imagery that they assume a movie audience—familiar only with Jackson’s adaptations—will find recognizable.” – Jeff LaSala, Tor Magazine
Taste and See
Travis Perry, Apr 18, 2019
Has there ever been a time you were telling someone a simple truth, but concerning which you met with skepticism?
Building Legacies
Mark Carver, Apr 17, 2019
Architecture is the language of empires, dynasties, and conquerors, in real life and in our stories.
Mission Report, April 11–13, Lorehaven at Teach Them Diligently in Waco
E. Stephen Burnett, Apr 16, 2019
Again our belief is proven true: many new fans for excellent Christian-made fantastical novels are out there.
Are Stories Of Sacrifice Always Stories of Christ?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 15, 2019
In most cases, the connection between the sacrificing hero and Christ seems tangible. He willingly puts his life on the line so that another may go free.
WHEN DREAMS GO TO SLEEP: The Story of Stormrise
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 12, 2019
JILLIAN BOEHME is known to the online writing community as Authoress, hostess of Miss Snark’s First Victim, a blog for aspiring authors.
Dreams of Other Worlds
Travis Perry, Apr 11, 2019
Why do we have dreams of other worlds? Do fictional visions point to a reality beyond our own?
