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The Deliverer
Reviews, Sep 23, 2022

How to Discern ‘Honest’ Christian Fiction Without Embracing Darkness
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The Deliverer, Jason William Karpf
Light in the darkness
The Change, Bradley Caffee
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Rose Petals and Snowflakes, Kendra E. Ardnek
A light in the grimdark
The Choice, Bradley Caffee
Aslan from The Horse and His Boy: "No one ever saw anything more terrible or beautiful."
100 Cupboards, N. D. Wilson
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The Deliverer
“Jason William Karpf’s post-apocalyptic novel The Deliverer transports a grim yet hopeful story, leading to satisfying conclusions for his characters.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 23, 2022

How to Discern ‘Honest’ Christian Fiction Without Embracing Darkness
“Some critics argue Christian fiction should avoid cringe by showing more darkness and sin, but this approach brings biblical dangers.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 21, 2022

The Change
“Tight situations and Bradley Caffee’s rapid style energize this bracing finale for the Chase Runner world.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 2, 2022

Immortal Guardian
“Immortal Guardian may start slowly and its prose may occasionally stumble, but this story asks interesting questions with a compelling plot.”
—Lorehaven on Aug 26, 2022

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    Not Cinema, but Movies
    Shannon McDermott, Articles on Nov 20, 2019

    A Broadened Horizon
    Shannon McDermott, Articles on Jul 3, 2019

    Avengers Endgame: Ending White Patriarchy (Mostly) Gracefully
    Travis Perry, Articles on May 9, 2019

    Why Are Fans Turning Against Their Favorite Franchises?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Mar 5, 2019

    Why Bill Maher and Mark Steyn are (Mostly) Wrong about Stan Lee and Superhero Fantasy
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Nov 20, 2018

    Four Areas Where Superhero Movies Excel
    Zac Totah, Articles on May 23, 2017

    Five More Ways To Fix The Marvel Cinematic Universe
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 18, 2017

    Four Problems With Superhero Movies
    Zac Totah, Articles on May 16, 2017

    Five Ways To Fix The Marvel Cinematic Universe
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 15, 2017

    Did Guardians Of The Galaxy 2 Fly or Flop?
    Zac Totah, Articles on May 9, 2017

    Does ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ Use ‘Safe’ Bad Words?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 4, 2017

    Is Doctor Strange Dangerous For Christians?
    Zac Totah, Articles on Nov 8, 2016

    Presidential Candidates From Fiction: Winner
    Zac Totah, Articles on Oct 18, 2016

    How Not To Promote Christian Speculative Stories
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 18, 2016

    When Man Plays God
    Zac Totah, Articles on May 17, 2016

    26 Things We Learned In Civil War
    Zac Totah, Articles on May 10, 2016

    Jesus Vs. The Punisher
    Zach Bartels, Articles on Feb 19, 2016

    Why Are Superhero Stories So Popular
    Zac Totah, Articles on Feb 2, 2016

    The Problem With Superhero Movies
    Zac Totah, Articles on Jan 12, 2016

    Sex Scenes Clash With The Art Of ‘Jessica Jones’
    Frank Turk, Articles on Dec 11, 2015

    ‘Daredevil’ Fights For True Heroism In Redemptive Darkness
    Timothy Stone, Articles on May 28, 2015

    ‘Avengers: Age Of Ultron’: Black Widow Bashing
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 7, 2015

    Villains: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
    Morgan Busse, Articles on Apr 24, 2015

    Exploring The Themes and Threads Of ‘Agent Carter’
    Lacy R. Burnett, Articles on Feb 6, 2015

    ‘There Are No Strings On Me’
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 23, 2014

    ‘S.H.I.E.L.D.’ and The Subversion Of Human Nature
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 18, 2014

    Female Thor: Another Marvel Comics Gimmick
    Adam Graham, Articles on Jul 18, 2014

    On CAPC: ‘S.H.I.E.L.D.’ and The Subversion Of Human Nature
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 5, 2014

    Superheroes In The Psalms
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 24, 2013

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Lorehaven helps Christian fans explore fantastical stories for Christ’s glory: fantasy, science fiction, and beyond. Articles, the library, reviews, podcasts, gifts, and the Lorehaven Guild community help fans discern and enjoy the best Christian-made fantastical stories, applying their meanings to the real world Jesus Christ calls us to serve. Subscribe free to get any updates you choose and to access the Lorehaven Guild.