Most of the letters that C. S. Lewis received from children were about the Narnian books. And his responses to those letters give a lot of insight into what was behind these fantasy stories. I was a bit frustrated when the first Narnia movie came out – okay, I was immensely frustrated when the first… Continue reading C. S. Lewis Writes to Children – Part 2
C. S. Lewis Writes to Children – Part 1
Lewis responded to every letter he received from children about his Narnia books. They are fascinating to read. One common thread is an emphasis on prayer — he frequently mentions his prayers for them and solicits their prayers for him.
Ontology, Phenomenology, Epistemology … and Pat Robertson
If a personal Satan exists, what could be more natural than to believe that he is like every other personal being we know. He would have agendas and forge alliances and generally work to expand his kingdom and to defeat his enemies (that is, you and me and God).
Global Warming and Other Urgent Needs
If you have been assuming that your support of the agenda of the global warming alarmist crowd puts you on the side of the angels, take a minute to consider an articulate and well-reasoned alternative from a member of the European academic community. Could it be that those angels you are supporting are actually fallen angels?
A Colorful Christian
G. K. Chesteron smoked cigars, carried a revolver and had a brilliant mind.
Enjoying God
“To spend a whole life in contemplation of God but with no enjoyment (experience) of him is as crazy as spending a lifetime in scuba diving instruction without ever getting into the ocean!”
Cruise Tidbits #2
Some random observations — things I’ve observed on the cruise.
Cruise Tidbits #1
Debi and I are on a cruise which means I have time to blog. I’m working on a substantive posting on a book entitled Into the Region of Awe – a book that explores the teachings and experiences of C. S. Lewis on the subject of mystical encounters with God. In the meantime, I’m thinking I’ll try to put out some observations on various things that are striking me we start the cruise.
Do You Need a Retreat Speaker?
God spoke to me recently about leading a retreat. Here is how it happened and what the retreat is about. Do you need a retreat speaker?
Debi, Ginger and a Word from God
Debi loves quilting and specializes in making “baby quilts”. When friends (and now the children of friends) have babies, Debi will find out as much as she can about the expectant parent’s colors and decorating tastes and she then makes a quilt for their infant. God recently told her to make a quilt for an infertile couple and the message it deliverd to them was powerful.