How ‘It: Chapter Two’ Defeats Its Devilish Clown

“We must realize that our enemy is just a clown. He’s a loser.” —Daniel Whyte IV in October 2019

Columbus Day Controversy

In many places in Europe enforced conversion was standard practice. In essence, Columbus was exporting European custom and tradition. —Rebecca LuElla Miller in October 2019

Is Responsibility for Art Limited to Temptations for People You Know Personally?

Does Christian liberty mean we can do whatever we want? Could it be that Christian responsibility goes being concerned about tempting a fellow believer we personally know to sin? —Travis Perry in October 2019

Should Christian Storytellers Help Keep Their Fans from Temptation?

Are creators biblically responsible to ensure their fans don’t use the story for the purpose of sinning? —E. Stephen Burnett in October 2019

On Culture And Giving Offense Or Being Offensive

Are Christians ready to be marginalized further? Are we preparing to share the gospel regardless of how offensive the culture finds it? —Rebecca LuElla Miller in October 2019

Cultural Moralist, Separatist, or Universalist?

What should be our attitude in regard to the culture around us? Trying to make the culture better? Doing our own thing? Or accepting all without judgment? —Travis Perry in October 2019

Heaven Will Be the Happiest Place on Earth

When we rightly deconstruct fake-Heavens, we might accidentally start tearing down the real Heaven. —E. Stephen Burnett in September 2019

Is Western Society Headed Toward Illiteracy?

Our society went so far as to make illiteracy a thing of the past. A first step here in the US was to make public school mandatory for children up to a certain age. —Rebecca LuElla Miller in September 2019

Just Imagine…

There is one world which so far exists only on paper but is far from fiction: the new heavens and new earth that will endure for eternity after Jesus returns. —Mark Carver in September 2019

Taking Stories To The Culture

This is the culture into which God has put Christians living in western society in the 21st century. So, how should we then live? —Rebecca LuElla Miller in September 2019

Labor Day

There’s no doubt, the development of labor unions and their consolidation at the end of the 19th century, changed the face of America. —Rebecca LuElla Miller in September 2019

The Serious Business of Science Fiction and Fantasy

I have friends who don’t quite understand why I think science fiction and fantasy are important. I explain why in this post. —Travis Perry in August 2019

Are We Part of the Problem?

What is our responsibility as authors? Do we share any of the blame if our words put ideas into people’s heads or ignite the brittle underbrush that already exists in depraved minds and is just waiting for the spark? —Mark Carver in August 2019

That Time a Serial Killer Confessed to Me

Once upon a time, an ordinary conversation slipped into a killer admitting horrific crimes. I’m sharing this story to talk about the nature of evil and also because… —Travis Perry in August 2019

The Power of Apologetics Fiction

Novelist Keith A. Robinson: The practice of apologetics defends Christianity, while apologetics fiction explores this in exciting novels. —Keith A. Robinson in July 2019

From the Archives: How Dark is Too Dark?

How dark is too dark? Is it permissible to include horrific and explicit elements in a story intended for the Christian market? —Mark Carver in July 2019

The Poison Pill Of Culture

The way culture works is opposed to the way God works, the way Jesus works, and might fairly be considered a poison pill. —Rebecca LuElla Miller in July 2019

Licking the Chocolate Off Poison Pills: A Comment on Cultural Engagement

Is there any potential risk in enjoying arts and popular culture? Is anything out there poison to us? How should we react to things we enjoy but know are harmful to us? —Travis Perry in July 2019

Against the Tragic Villain Backstory

I’m mostly against the tragic villain backstory as a storytelling device. Let me tell you why. —Travis Perry in June 2019

‘Sorry Your Dragon Show Ended Stupidly’ Meme May Insult ‘GOT’ Fans

As Christians, our mission is to engage with “Game of Thrones” fans, not call what they enjoy “stupid.” —E. Stephen Burnett in May 2019
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