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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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    The Messages of Black Horror Films
    Parker J. Cole, Articles on Jan 20, 2021

    On Canceling the ‘Baby-Eating’ Baby Yoda
    Parker J. Cole, Articles on Nov 18, 2020

    Free Original Storyworld Ideas, Part 6: Nanites in Space Weapons and Aliens
    Travis Perry, Articles on May 28, 2020

    The Way It Should Be
    Mark Carver, Articles on Jun 26, 2019

    Great Art And Story
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on May 13, 2019

    One in a Million
    Mark Carver, Articles on Oct 17, 2018

    Who Wants to Kill Christian Fiction?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 11, 2018

    Why Does ‘I Can Only Imagine’ Back Away from Redemption?
    Travis Perry, Articles on Jul 12, 2018

    Realism And Twenty-first Century Storytelling—A Reprise
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Jun 4, 2018

    Dude, Where’s My Apocalypse?
    Mark Carver, Articles on May 2, 2018

    There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
    Mark Carver, Articles on Mar 21, 2018

    We Might Have Guessed
    Shannon McDermott, Articles on Apr 12, 2017

    The Need For Diversity In Christian Fiction
    Zac Totah, Articles on Nov 15, 2016

    Realism And Twenty-first Century Storytelling
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Sep 19, 2016

    A Human Constant
    Shannon McDermott, Articles on Aug 3, 2016

    Fantasy, Theology, and The Depiction Of Evil
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Apr 22, 2016

    Hope And Hopelessness In Speculative Fiction
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Nov 16, 2015

    A Whole New World
    Mark Carver, Articles on Oct 7, 2015

    Realism and The Christian Artist
    C. E. Laureano, Articles on Sep 25, 2015

    Unrealism In Art
    Shannon McDermott, Articles on Sep 16, 2015

    Badfan V Superman 6: Game Of Tones
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 23, 2015

    Not Of This World
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Oct 28, 2014

    Five Myths Of Cultural Engagement
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Oct 21, 2014

    Glamorizing Sin
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Oct 7, 2014

    If It’s Fiction . . .
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Sep 29, 2014

    Great Art And Story
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Sep 8, 2014

    Re-imaging Villains
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Sep 1, 2014

    Conversion Scenes: Are They Real?
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Jul 15, 2014

    Keeping It Real
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Apr 29, 2014

    Agenda Fiction Is Alive and Well
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Apr 8, 2014

    The Bible: R-Rated?
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Feb 4, 2014

    Reading Choices: Realism, Truth, And The Bible
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Feb 3, 2014

    How Then Can It Be Christian?
    James Somers, Articles on Jan 31, 2014

    Reading Choices: Down With Snobbery
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Jan 27, 2014

    All Fiction Is Fantasy
    Randy Streu, Articles on Aug 30, 2013

    What Is Intellectual Rigor?
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Aug 26, 2013

    Speculating on The Classics
    Yvonne Anderson, Articles on Jun 12, 2013

    How To Be A Silly Christian Fiction Critic
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 6, 2013

    “I Don’t Read Fiction,” She Said, Disapproving.
    Yvonne Anderson, Articles on Apr 17, 2013

    Where Are All The Superheroes?
    Yvonne Anderson, Articles on Feb 20, 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.