The Worldview of Biocentrism–You Are One With The Force

Biocentrism is Dr. Robert Lanza’s view of the universe that criticizes modern science in part while drawing from neuroscience. It makes bold claims about the universe that parallel the Force, worth talking about…
— Travis Perry in January 2021 —

From The Writers’ Toolbox: Timeless Questions And Eternal Mysteries

Many writers are afraid they will limit the scope of their book if they place their story firmly in a particular economic or political or religious milieu. They’re afraid if they take sides in a controversial question, they’ll make enemies and lose readers.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in December 2020 —

A Prayer on the Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter

On the winter solstice, Jupiter, the kingly herald of joy, salutes Saturn, the father of time and winter—a symbol of hope overcoming death.
— Shannon Stewart in December 2020 —

A Tribute to the Sower of Imagination, My Granny

A tribute to the woman who fed me the seeds of creativity and gave me the love for horror, sci-fi, and Jesus.
— Parker J. Cole in December 2020 —

Speculative Fiction Building Blocks

Remakes are only one aspect of this interest in early speculative fiction. More than one TV channel airs the “oldies.”
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in November 2020 —

Revisiting the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special

The 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special wasn’t great, but it had one good thing–it inspired the character of Boba Fett…which brought us The Mandalorian…
— Travis Perry in November 2020 —

Give Thanks for Fantastic Stories, Even If They Are ‘Purely For Fun’

Scripture doesn’t speak directly about creative works, but it does speak about how God’s word and prayer can transform gifts that we receive with thanksgiving.
— E. Stephen Burnett in November 2020 —

Thanksgiving Day And Speculative Fiction Revisited

In many respects, we’re witnessing in the US the change in the Thanksgiving Day celebration from a major holiday to a minor one.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in November 2020 —

Reading For The Soul

Some books go beyond the element of feeding our mind or feeding our pleasure center.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in November 2020 —

The Silent Majority Or The Minority Underground

For years, Conservation voters, including many Christians, were known as the “silent majority.” But certainly Christians didn’t start out in a world in which they were the majority.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in November 2020 —

The Price Of Otherness

Speculative fiction is based on otherness—the difference between the world of reality and the world of a story.
— Daniel Schwabauer in October 2020 —

Let’s Talk About Race and Racism: Structual Inequalities

In spite of disagreement with Critical Race Theory, this post does see some “structural inequality” in the USA. Which relates to worldbuilding…
— Travis Perry in October 2020 —

‘Weaker Brothers’ Shouldn’t Boss Christians About Music or Fantasy

Biblical teaching and strong believes’ examples, rather than people vulnerable to temptation, should guide Christians’ enjoyment of good gifts.
— E. Stephen Burnett in October 2020 —

We Have A Winner—2020 Spec Faith Fall Writing Challenge

Thank you all for participating, and watch for the next Spec Faith Writing Challenge.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in October 2020 —

Is Pop Culture Like a Sewer for Your Kids?

From bad brownies to sewer-dipping, what “folk wisdom” about discernment still influences Christian parents?
— E. Stephen Burnett in October 2020 —

Finalists – 2020 Spec Faith Fall Writing Challenge

In alphabetical order by last name, our 2020 Spec Faith Fall Writing Challenge finalists are as follows:
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in October 2020 —

Yes, C. S. Lewis Actually Did Want His Fairy Stories to Teach Christian Truth

Christians often suggest, “We should create stories only based on images, and not try to teach readers.” But C. S. Lewis believed good authors do both.
— E. Stephen Burnett in September 2020 —

Evaluation Phase-Spec Faith 2020 Fall Writing Challenge

We want all the entries, even those that came in at the deadline, to have a fair shot at the finals, and an opportunity to receive the same kind of evaluation as the entries that came in earlier last week.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in September 2020 —

Let’s Talk About Race and Racism. White Supremacy Versus “White Supremacy”

Some are using the term “White Supremacy” with a new meaning. This post explains why I don’t think that’s a good thing.
— Travis Perry in September 2020 —
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