Lorehaven Launch: Enter the Book Clubs Coordinator
E. Stephen Burnett, Mar 27, 2018
Lorehaven issue 1 launches this spring. Get to know our crew, including book clubs coordinator Steve Rzasa.
Since Reading Changes Us . . .
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 26, 2018
Christians have a great opportunity to serve as prophetic voices, as voices of warning, that these trends don’t end well
Are Theists Dumber Than Atheists, or More Intuitive?
Travis Perry, Mar 22, 2018
Several recent studies attempt to explain why atheists are “smarter” than theists. But when it comes to intelligence, IQ is not the only thing that matters.
There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
Mark Carver, Mar 21, 2018
Has technology lived up to its promise?
Lorehaven Launch: Enter the Review Chief
E. Stephen Burnett, Mar 20, 2018
Lorehaven issue 1 launches this spring. Get to know our crew, including review chief Austin Gunderson.
Can We Read Just For Fun?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 19, 2018
The point is simply: whether we intend to simply read to have fun and have no interest in letting the story change us, it still does exactly that.
Should Christian Fiction Genres Exist?
Josiah DeGraaf, Mar 16, 2018
Some readers argue that having a genre specifically for Christians isolates us from the world. But is this really the case?
Stephen Hawking’s Death: One Christian’s Reaction
Travis Perry, Mar 15, 2018
Stephen Hawking’s public atheism grew during his lifetime, but we can hope he knew the God he often wrote about.
Madeleine L’Engle on ‘Bad Religion’
Shannon McDermott, Mar 14, 2018
The equation between bad religion and bad art is false.
Lorehaven Launch: Enter the Editor
E. Stephen Burnett, Mar 13, 2018
Lorehaven issue 1 launches this spring. Get to know our crew, including editor Elijah David.
We Need More Christian Fiction
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 12, 2018
Half the battle is believing that Christian fiction should do more than “create art for art’s sake.” I don’t see that position in Scripture. Rather, I think a more accurate statement for the Christian is that we are to create art for God’s sake.
Why Rick Created Froopyland: Exploring ‘Rick and Morty’
Parker J. Cole, Mar 9, 2018
In ‘Rick and Morty’, Rick’s and Beth’s dysfunctional relationship ultimately leads to a twisted kind of love.
Lorehaven Launch: Enter the Editor in Chief
E. Stephen Burnett, Mar 6, 2018
Lorehaven launches its first magazine this spring. Get to know our ministry crew.
We Have A Winner—2018 Spec Faith Winter Writing Challenge
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 5, 2018
Again, thank you all for participating, and watch for Spec Faith’s Summer Writing Challenge later this year.
Why Rick Killed King Jellybean: Exploring ‘Rick and Morty’
Parker J. Cole, Mar 2, 2018
Parker J. Cole explores how “Rick and Morty,” a show about nothing, talks about everything.
What Aliens Teach Us About God, part 8: Why Should I Care?
Travis Perry, Mar 1, 2018
Christians are ambassadors to a world that longs to find feelings of transcendence in the concept of aliens.
In Praise of Short Stories
Shannon McDermott, Feb 28, 2018
While stories grow longer and longer, I want to speak a word in praise of short stories.
Billy Graham is Home, but Not Home Yet
E. Stephen Burnett, Feb 27, 2018
Billy Graham wasn’t just passing through this world. He will return to stay, just like Jesus will.
Finalists – 2018 Spec Faith Winter Writing Challenge
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Feb 26, 2018
Those who vote in the poll, please be sure you read all the finalist entries and give a fair assessment.
Fiction Friday: Oxygen by John B. Olson and Randy Ingermanson
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Feb 23, 2018
“Bob Kaganovski had shampoo in his eyes when the decompression alarm went off . . .”
What Aliens Teach Us About God, part 7: Tamed Transcendence
Travis Perry, Feb 22, 2018
When humans substitute meeting aliens for the transcendence of God, we create a tamed version of what we long for.
Greetings from the Other Side
Mark Carver, Feb 21, 2018
The self-described Most Tattooed Christian Author who wrote those scary-looking books is now writing heartwarming stories about girls and boys and horses.
J. K. Rowling’s Progressivist Spells are Backfiring
E. Stephen Burnett, Feb 20, 2018
Fans of Harry Potter fans are turning on creator J. K. Rowling because she apparently betrays their religious faith.
2018 Spec Faith Winter Writing Challenge Feedback
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Feb 19, 2018
The more input, the more feedback, the better. But please be courteous to all the entrants, encouraging people to read all and vote for as many as they like.
Fiction Friday — Outlaws of Time: The Legend of Sam Miracle by N. D. Wilson
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Feb 16, 2018
Sam Miracle has always been different. An orphan who lives in a group home, he often blanks out and finds himself in vivid dreams that seem almost real.
What Aliens Teach Us About God, part 6: Aliens as Substitute for Knowing God
Travis Perry, Feb 15, 2018
Human beings may long for fellowship with intelligent aliens, yet truly need relationship with the transcendent God.
A St. Valentine’s Question
Shannon McDermott, Feb 14, 2018
Whether this post will be pro- or anti-Valentine’s Day will be up to you.
2018 Spec Faith Winter Writing Challenge
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Feb 12, 2018
Feel free to invite any of your friends to participate, either as writers or readers. The more entries and the more feedback, the better the challenge.
Out of Darkness, Hope – the Promise of the Superversive
L. Jagi Lamplighter, Feb 9, 2018
To subvert is to bring about change by undermining something from beneath. To supervert is to bring about change by inspiring from above.
