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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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    Last Stands, Custer, General Gordon, and Being a Christian Warrior
    Travis Perry, Articles on Jul 2, 2021

    The Symbolic Nature of Sci-fi Apocalyptic Disaster Films
    Parker J. Cole, Articles on Apr 14, 2021

    The Beauty of Short Horror Films
    Parker J. Cole, Articles on Mar 31, 2021

    The Fantastical Elements of Romantic Fiction, part 2
    Parker J. Cole, Articles on Mar 4, 2021

    The Fantastical Elements of Romantic Fiction, part 1
    Parker J. Cole, Articles on Feb 17, 2021

    How Horror Films Subvert the Fatalistic Tragedy of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
    Parker J. Cole, Articles on Feb 3, 2021

    Stargate SG-1 Update: Christianity in the Episode “Demons”
    Travis Perry, Articles on Jan 28, 2021

    What Tolkien Taught About Fighting Evil
    Travis Perry, Articles on Jan 21, 2021

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

    The Worldview of Biocentrism–You Are One With The Force
    Travis Perry, Articles on Jan 14, 2021

    Who Can Put a Price on Daring Love, Loyalty, and Swordsmanship?
    Azalea Dabill, Articles on Jan 12, 2021

    Stargate SG-1 Season One–Making Weak Ideas Into a Better Story
    Travis Perry, Articles on Dec 31, 2020

    A Santa Claus Non-Believer Discovers Tolkien’s Father Christmas Letters
    Travis Perry, Articles on Dec 24, 2020

    A Christian Reaction to ‘Alien Worlds’–How Writers of Faith Can Do More
    Travis Perry, Articles on Dec 10, 2020

‘Alien Worlds’ Shares Fantastic Yet Bleak Sci-Fi
Netflix’s richly textured series provides the viewer with a great source of imagination, but its underlying theme leads to a dismal conclusion.
Parker J. Cole on December 2020

    Give Thanks for Fantastic Stories, Even If They Are ‘Purely For Fun’
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Nov 24, 2020

    Science Saving the Bible from Theologians
    Travis Perry, Articles on Nov 19, 2020

    Prospect: Why I Like Nobledark or Grimbright Better than Cheerful and Corrupt
    Travis Perry, Articles on Nov 12, 2020

    How Do Recent Horror Films Explore the ‘Evil Child’ Trope?
    Parker J. Cole, Articles on Nov 4, 2020

    The Silent Majority Or The Minority Underground
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Nov 2, 2020

    ‘Weaker Brothers’ Shouldn’t Boss Christians About Music or Fantasy
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 20, 2020

    Four Replies to ‘Scary’ Questions that Led Searchers to Speculative Faith
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 14, 2020

    Is Pop Culture Like a Sewer for Your Kids?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 6, 2020

    I Respect C. S. Lewis, But Disagree with Parts of The Last Battle
    Audie Thacker, Articles on Oct 2, 2020

    Two ‘Adventures in Odyssey’ Stories Secretly Inspired My Book ‘The Pop Culture Parent’
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 15, 2020

    How Fantastical Stories Explore Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Beyond
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 8, 2020

    Speculative Fiction And Contemporary Culture, Part 2
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Aug 31, 2020

    Let’s Talk About Race and Racism. Part 2: Antiquity and Medieval Times
    Travis Perry, Articles on Aug 27, 2020

    Past the High Point
    Shannon McDermott, Articles on Aug 26, 2020

    Let’s Talk About Race and Racism. Part 1: The Bible
    Travis Perry, Articles on Aug 20, 2020

    Love Transforms the Beloved in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Stories
    Elijah David, Articles on Aug 11, 2020

    Jordan Peele’s Twilight Zone Newest Season Executes like Modern Day Parables
    Parker J. Cole, Articles on Aug 6, 2020

    Step by Step Into Dystopia
    Travis Perry, Articles on Jul 23, 2020

    There and Beowulf Again: Providence and Plot in Tolkien’s Hobbit
    Anthony G. Cirilla, Articles on Jul 18, 2020

    Theophanies and Suffering in Christian Fantasy
    Nathan Lumbatis, Articles on Jul 17, 2020

    How Do the Fishmen and Pirates of ‘One Piece’ Subvert Systemic Racism?
    L. Jagi Lamplighter, Articles on Jul 8, 2020

    Looking Forward to Re-Creation in Eternity
    Travis Perry, Articles on Jul 2, 2020

    ’During Traumatic Times, We Need Truthful Stories to Help Us Heal’
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 30, 2020

    Free Original Storyworld Ideas, Part 10: Alien Angels
    Travis Perry, Articles on Jun 25, 2020

    Free Original Storyworld Ideas, Part 9: Black Box Interchangeable Brain
    Travis Perry, Articles on Jun 18, 2020

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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.