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Give Thanks for Fantastic Stories, Even If They Are ‘Purely For Fun’

Scripture doesn’t speak directly about creative works, but it does speak about how God’s word and prayer can transform gifts that we receive with thanksgiving. · E. Stephen Burnett

Is Responsibility for Art Limited to Temptations for People You Know Personally?

Does Christian liberty mean we can do whatever we want? Could it be that Christian responsibility goes being concerned about tempting a fellow believer we personally know to sin? · Travis Perry

Tranquility: Tainting Creation in Fantasy Fiction

Tranquility is the first fantasy novel to include a mythical creature based on the common loon. · Christa Conklin

Are We Part of the Problem?

What is our responsibility as authors? Do we share any of the blame if our words put ideas into people’s heads or ignite the brittle underbrush that already exists in depraved minds and is just waiting for the spark? · Mark Carver

The Power of Christ Compels Us

If you’ve ever walked into a grand cathedral, ask yourself: was your first thought “Wow, God is so wonderful!” or was it “Wow, these architects and craftsman were incredible!” · Mark Carver

Great Art And Story

Because fiction is first a form of communication, I think stories should pay attention to what Scripture says about our correspondence with one another. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Christian Fantasy Fans: What’s Your Highest Purpose?

Christian fantasy fans have a much greater purpose than merely doing ministry for others. · E. Stephen Burnett

Keeping the Edge Sharp

The word “edgy” is not a friendly word. After all, what has edges? Knives, scalpels, axes. The sharper the edge, the better the cutting tool. Something “edgy” divides and separates into those who dig it and those who don’t. It’s challenging and often uncomfortable, rewarding for some and repulsive to others. · Mark Carver

Wood, Hay, And Straw

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

“Better” Christian Entertainment

Does better artistic quality mean better Christian entertainment? · Mark Carver

Christians, Please Stop Warning Against Human Popular Culture Until You Know What It’s For

Statements like, “Entertainment is harmless, but …” don’t help Christians glorify Jesus well. · E. Stephen Burnett

95 Theses for Christian Fiction Reformation, part 4

Readers can apply the five Reformation “solas” to a biblical reformation of Christian fiction. · E. Stephen Burnett

Eight Actions To Resurrect Christian Fiction

Christian fiction is dead. Long live Christian fiction. Yet it must be born again. · E. Stephen Burnett

A Call For Deeply Real Christian Fiction

Now more than ever, as a minority in American culture, Biblical Christians need deeply Christian fiction. · E. Stephen Burnett

Storytelling With Faith and Free Will

Fantasy novelist R. J. Anderson shares her conversation with author and artist Stephen McCranie. · R. J. Anderson

Ten Challenges For Christian Pokémon Critics

Harmless, addictive, or worse? Let’s discern Pokemon GO with Scripture, not traditions. · E. Stephen Burnett

Three More Problems With Religious Rating Systems

Part 2: Religious rating systems for stories can transmit traditions and preferences as biblical standards. · E. Stephen Burnett

Why We Don’t Need Christian Fantasy

We have good reasons for making fantastical stories by Christians, for Christians! Yet here are four reasons why we don’t. · E. Stephen Burnett

Why Do We Need Christian Fantasy?

Should Christians enjoy stories outside or inside “Christian” subcultures? The answer is yes. · E. Stephen Burnett
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