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A Crown of Chains
“A Crown of Chains creatively retells a biblical tale to explore themes of providence, racism, faith, and fidelity.”
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The Magician’s Nephew Taught Me Christ’s Compassion in the Midst of Grief
““My son … grief is great,” Aslan says to a mournful child, reminding us how Jesus comforts groaning Christians.”
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    Seven Ways to Deal With the Problem Magic Poses Christian Fantasy Writers
    Travis Perry, Articles on Sep 12, 2019

    Why Rick Created Froopyland: Exploring ‘Rick and Morty’
    Parker J. Cole, Articles on Mar 9, 2018

    Six Things that Work Aboard ‘Star Trek: Discovery’
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 28, 2017

    Moana: The Gods Must Be Crazy
    Mark Carver, Articles on Jun 28, 2017

    Celebrate New Earth Day
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Apr 20, 2017

    Six Lies Christians Believe About ‘The Shack’
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Mar 10, 2017

    Professing To Be Wise, They Became LeFous
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Mar 2, 2017

    Six Christian White Magic Spells Worse Than Fantasy Magic
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 25, 2016

    Ten Challenges For Christian Pokémon Critics
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 21, 2016

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

    A Grown-Up’s Guide To Delighting In Fairy Tales Like ‘Cinderella’: Excerpt
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Feb 18, 2016

    C. S. Lewis: Don’t Chase Fandom Thrills For Their Own Sake
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jan 27, 2016

    Christian Movies Can Show Better Sermons
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 1, 2015

    The Faces Of Evil
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 21, 2015

    No, Science Cannot Always Save The Day
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 11, 2015

    Let’s Stop Making Up Unbelievers To ‘Evangelize’
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Apr 9, 2015

    Why We Condemn ‘Game Of Thrones’ Porn and Think You Should Too
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 20, 2014

    Biblical Discernment: The Glory Rule
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Jun 17, 2014

    No Story Is Safe
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jan 30, 2014

    Merry Mythmas
    Yvonne Anderson, Articles on Dec 25, 2013

    Can A Geek Be A Good Christian? Part IV—Geeky Idols
    John Otte, Articles on Nov 20, 2013

    Winners Don’t Do Witchcraft
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 31, 2013

    Iconoclasm, Part 2
    Brian Godawa, Articles on Jun 28, 2013

    Iconoclasm, Part 1
    Brian Godawa, Articles on Jun 21, 2013

    Three Scriptural Cautions Against Self-Publishing
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 13, 2013

    Relics, Relics, Relics
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 16, 2013

    Resurrection, Part 4: Creation Will Rise
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Apr 11, 2013

    Idolatry And Reading-Fandom
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Feb 18, 2013

    Fiction Christians From Another Planet! IV: Terror Of The Megachurchians
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jan 31, 2013

    On The ‘Throne Of Bones’: A Q and A With Vox Day
    Vox Day, Articles on Jan 18, 2013

    Incarnation, Part 1: Eternal Entity
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Dec 6, 2012

    ‘A Willingness To Be Enchanted’
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Nov 22, 2012

    Reading Is Worship 12: Desiring God As Fantasy Fans
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Nov 15, 2012

    Redeeming Culture In Stories and Politics
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Nov 6, 2012

    Reading Is Worship 3: Cause-Idolatry
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 6, 2012

    Reading Is Worship 2: Experience-Worship
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 30, 2012

    Reading Is Worship 1: Foreword
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 23, 2012

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