Sometimes misunderstandings come from one simple word difference, perhaps only a preposition. (Hang on, all you grammarphobic!) I have been told that Jesus, or God, is all there is; that there is nothing else and to look for more is dangerous and to be cautioned against. But, there is a …
Once upon a time, so I’ve been told and it may still be true today, people were taught to recognize counterfeit money by handling the real thing until they knew it so well, that a counterfeit bill in their hands was obvious. Now, they have these markers that they use …
I thought of writing a fictional story of Nate and Katie again, but thought I wouldn’t this time. Maybe I can communicate what’s in my head without a story. I’ve repeatedly come across a mindset among Christians that concerns me somewhat. It’s the idea that we must be cautious in …
Come with back to Narnia and listen in on a conversation: “How do you know,” he(the Professor) asked, “that your sister’s story is not true?”“Oh, but—” began Susan, and then stopped. Anyone could see from the old man’s face that he was perfectly serious. Then Susan pulled herself together and …
Literature brings all sorts of lessons to us if we think about it; lessons that are made much more poignant by a story. C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia is replete with lessons we could learn. I was reminded of such a lesson today as I considered a variety of reactions …
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