Beer Goggles

Reality hasn’t changed, of course, but your perceptions have. You may be in for a rude surprise when the goggles come off.
— Fred Warren in January 2012 —

The Inklings, Part 3 – J. K. Rowling, An Honorary Member?

As early as 2000 John Granger, author of several books about Harry Potter, floated the idea that the creator of the series, J. K. Rowling, was at least an Inklings wanna-be. In part he debunks the idea that Rowling’s rise […]
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in January 2012 —

Lord Of The Fantasies: The Nature Of Men

Changes made from book-Faramir to film-Faramir, from “The Lord of the Rings,” reflect two approaches of showing human nature. Stories should reflect both: our bent toward sin and corruption, and our capacity to do good and act with nobility.
— E. Stephen Burnett in January 2012 —

The Book Signing

A mostly-fictional illustration of how reader feedback can be less than useful, and how we often get from a book mostly what we bring to it.
— Fred Warren in January 2012 —

The Inklings, Part 2 – Who Are They

The key to The Inklings was the double linchpins of their love of words and their love of Christ. But one other thing can’t be ignored. These men of letters lived in Oxford, a place that fostered academic pursuits. In other words, it was no accident that so many men interested in similar subjects were in the same location at the same time. Of course, in light of God’s sovereignty, we know it was no accident at all.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in January 2012 —

Inspiration

We are God’s creation, His greatest creation, and He made us in His image. By doing so He made us gifted to be creative like He was. Not only did He make us creative, but He surrounded us with things to inspire our creativity.
— Brock D. Eastman in January 2012 —

Self Examination

I realized last night that I’m a bigot.
— Fred Warren in January 2012 —

The Inklings, Part 1 – News And Tidbits

My recent series based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s lengthy essay “On Fairy-Stories” has renewed my interest in the group of scholars and writers known as the Inklings who famously met in the Oxford pub The Eagle and Child. Hence […]
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in January 2012 —

Jesus Christ: Return Of The Warrior-King

Our stories may rightly emphasize Jesus the humble sacrifice for sin. But less often do our creations also explore Christ the conquering warrior.
— A. T. Ross in January 2012 —

Fred’s 2012 Speculations

I’m certainly not a prophet, and I have no desire to add to the predictive glut of the season, but this blog isn’t called Speculative Faith for nothing. So, today I’m offering a list of speculations for the coming year.
— Fred Warren in January 2012 —

Wishing You A Happy New Year

Due to the New Year’s Day holiday, there will be no post today. We here at Spec Faith wish each of you a blessed 2012. Our regular schedule of posts will resume tomorrow.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in January 2012 —

Participating In Media Is An Act Of Worship

Might parents believe all humans are born sinners, yet live as if their children’s worst problem is outside worldly influences?
— Jared Moore in December 2011 —

Speculative Christmas, Part 5: A New Star

Hold it…Christmas is over, right? Not so fast, pilgrim.
— Fred Warren in December 2011 —

Christmas Un-Specials 2011

Purely for fun and no profit, this year I made up a list of 50 holiday-related TV movies that (with a few exceptions) will never be produced — I hope.
— E. Stephen Burnett in December 2011 —

Wishing You All A Merry Christmas

The Spec Faith regular contributors want to wish you a blessed Christmas. May you enjoy rich times with your family and wonderful worship of Christ, our Savior, Redeemer, and Lord.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in December 2011 —

Speculative Christmas, Part 4: A New Peace

They don’t understand the real meaning of Christmas. Why won’t they stop meddling with it and leave us to mark the birth of our Savior in reverent contemplation?
— Fred Warren in December 2011 —

‘The Next C. S. Lewis’?

There’s only one C.S. Lewis. So let’s stop comparing all debut or contemporary writers, especially ourselves, to him.
— Rebecca LuElla Miller in December 2011 —

Speculative Christmas, Episode III: A New Joy

Hmm. I wonder why they’re so happy?
— Fred Warren in December 2011 —

Speculative Christmas, Episode II: A New Love

…a story of scope and majesty surpassing any tale of science fiction or fantasy the human mind could conceive.
— Fred Warren in December 2011 —
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