Art And Evangelism
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Feb 2, 2015
We writers don’t have to incorporate all Truth into our stories because, above all else, we can’t. Instead, we can give our own feeble glimpse of God’s work or nature in order to contribute some small addition to the reader’s knowledge of our great God.
Horror and Philippians 4:8
R. L. Copple, Jan 27, 2015
Should Christians avoid the horrors of horror?
We Have A Winner!
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Jan 26, 2015
What a close competition. Our 2015 Spec Faith Winter Writing Challenge came down to a 2-vote difference!
Heaven Malarkey: Lifeway, Tyndale and The State Of Christian Publishing
Randy Streu, Jan 23, 2015
Being a Christian means you act like Christ, whether you’re a plumber, author, publisher, or Malarkey.
The Top Six Myths We Believe About Heaven
E. Stephen Burnett, Jan 22, 2015
If you study God’s promises and imagine not only Heaven but New Earth, your faith will grow stronger.
The Brighter Side
Shannon McDermott, Jan 21, 2015
For the past few weeks, we’ve had a running discussion about what is wrong with Christian speculative fiction and how we can fix it. Here’s a look at the brighter side.
Christianity, Gore, and Death
R. L. Copple, Jan 20, 2015
Do we define Christian fiction by its avoidance of gore and death?
Finals – 2015 Spec Faith Winter Writing Challenge
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Jan 19, 2015
I know those who have followed the 2015 Winter Writing Challenge were not expecting to vote in the finals. My original intent was to bring in at least one judge. But best laid plans don’t always pan out. See for […]
Retailer and Publisher Pull ‘The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven’
E. Stephen Burnett, Jan 16, 2015
Folks named “Malarkey” wrote an I-went-to-heaven book. Now one author wants it pulled. True story.
The State Of Christian Fantastical Fiction 3: Church Clarifications
E. Stephen Burnett, Jan 15, 2015
When I say, “Christian fans of fantastical stories need the Church,” here’s what I mean and don’t mean.
Week Two: 2015 Spec Faith Winter Writing Challenge
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Jan 12, 2015
Spec Faith’s 2015 Winter Writing Challenge has now closed. We now have a week to finish rating the entries. Remember, you can “thumbs up” as many stories as you wish.
Does The Universe Care About Your Love Life?
Adam Graham, Jan 9, 2015
TV stories like “The Flash” and “Doctor Who” can’t help sentimentalizing love.
The State Of Christian Fantastical Fiction 2: We Need The Church
E. Stephen Burnett, Jan 8, 2015
Why is Christian fantastical story-promotion struggling? Here’s a crucial hiding-in-plain-sight reason.
Once Upon A Critique
Shannon McDermott, Jan 7, 2015
Once Upon A Time needs to be stiffened up with some good, hard logic, but it still has its merits.
Stories Taking On Flesh
R. L. Copple, Jan 6, 2015
What is the best way to evaluate the Christian Speculative Market?
2015 Spec Faith Winter Writing Challenge
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Jan 5, 2015
Your 2015 Spec Faith Winter Writing Challenge prompt: Ryder needed to know the truth, but he was pretty sure none of the others were interested.
The State Of Christian Fantastical Fiction 1: Disillusioned
E. Stephen Burnett, Jan 1, 2015
Maybe you have felt the Christian-fantastical bandwagon slowing down. Why might that be?
Did Christian Movies Make A Splash In 2014?
R. L. Copple, Dec 30, 2014
Does lackluster sales in 2014 spell the end of Christian-themed movies going forward?
Review – The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Dec 29, 2014
My first thought at the end of the movie was, How sad that there will be no more stories set in Middle Earth.
Speculative Caroling
Austin Gunderson, Dec 26, 2014
One of the most beautiful Christmas hymns features an alternate-reality Nativity story.
Joy To The World
E. Stephen Burnett, Dec 25, 2014
“Let Earth receive her King! / Let every heart prepare Him room / And Heaven and nature sing.”
Feeling Christmas
Shannon McDermott, Dec 24, 2014
What leaches joy from Christmas is sometimes no more complicated than the fact that we have grown used to it.
Exploring ‘The Hobbit’ Chapter 19: The Last Stage
E. Stephen Burnett, Dec 24, 2014
Don’t be a story Scrooge. See the final “The Hobbit” film(s) and explore the book’s final chapter.
What The World Doesn’t Know About Christmas
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Dec 22, 2014
Ah, it’s Christmas. We celebrate Jesus, good news to the world, because He brings peace on earth, He gives joy to all mankind. Yet so obviously, many people do not have peace or joy and do not understand the promise of Christmas.
I Believe In Father Christmas
Timothy Stone, Dec 19, 2014
I, an adult male in my thirties, believe in Santa Claus because I met him in Kuwait.
‘Jesus vs. Santa’ Notions Are Stuff and Nonsense
E. Stephen Burnett, Dec 17, 2014
Why do some Christians insist on making Jesus fight Santa for the title of Christmas Hero?
The Crossover Bug
R. L. Copple, Dec 16, 2014
Does Christian fiction crossing over to the general market mean watering down the Faith?
Fantasy Isn’t For Rabbits . . . Or Kids Exclusively
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Dec 15, 2014
Are Christians, then, the only people who “outgrow” speculative stories, who don’t want to read fantasy or science fiction as adults? Or is this an incorrect perception publishers have reached?
Should We Be Reading Books To Escape Reality?
Nadine Brandes, Dec 12, 2014
Every book is written with a purpose. We, as readers, should read every book with our own purpose—to learn, to apply, to be inspired . . . and to grow in our faith.
