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Behold God’s Providence in ‘Beowulf’
Anthony G. Cirilla in Articles, Sep 29, 2022

The Deliverer
Reviews, Sep 23, 2022

How to Discern ‘Honest’ Christian Fiction Without Embracing Darkness
Josiah DeGraaf in Articles, Sep 21, 2022

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Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary, The Hobbit, J. R. R. Tolkien
The Deliverer, Jason William Karpf
Light in the darkness
The Change, Bradley Caffee
Immortal Guardian, M. Louis Lambert
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: 2022 costume, Marian Jacobs
Beautiful family relaxing at home and reading a book together
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
Five entries were the finalists in the 2022 Realm Awards contest competition. (photo by E. Stephen Burnett)
Blood Secrets, Morgan L. Busse
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Behold God’s Providence in ‘Beowulf’
“Tolkien’s classic The Hobbit borrows from the epic poem Beowulf, reflecting pagan mythology to show greater Christian truth.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 29, 2022

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

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‘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

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

    The Doctor Doesn’t Believe in the Devil—Should We?
    Zac Totah, Articles on Oct 17, 2017

    Conversions And The Goal Of Christian Speculative Fiction
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Feb 13, 2017

    No Rest For The Weary
    Mark Carver, Articles on Apr 20, 2016

    Learning From The Secular: Christian Science Fiction And Fantasy’s Distinctive
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Apr 11, 2016

    The Heavens Declare
    Mark Carver, Articles on Dec 16, 2015

    ‘Human Beings Are A Disease’
    Mark Carver, Articles on Nov 18, 2015

    O Pioneers!
    Yvonne Anderson, Articles on May 29, 2013

    Inspiration From Surprising Sources
    Yvonne Anderson, Articles on May 15, 2013

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

    Old Soldiers
    Fred Warren, Articles on Nov 13, 2012

    Oz Four Ways: Wicked, The Musical
    Fred Warren, Articles on Oct 16, 2012

    Oz Four Ways – Wicked: The Life and Times Of The Wicked Witch Of The West
    Fred Warren, Articles on Oct 9, 2012

    Oz Four Ways: The Wizard Of Oz
    Fred Warren, Articles on Sep 25, 2012

    Oz Four Ways: The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz
    Fred Warren, Articles on Sep 18, 2012

    Oz, Four Ways: Introduction
    Fred Warren, Articles on Sep 11, 2012

    Crossing The Pond
    Fred Warren, Articles on Aug 21, 2012

    Speculative Antichrist
    Kaci Hill, Articles on Jun 8, 2012

    Done To Death: A New Trope
    John Otte, Articles on Mar 14, 2012

    Guest Post: Goodbye, Old Friend
    Jeremy McNabb, Articles on Dec 14, 2011

    Dark Is The Stain: Chiaroscuro
    Kaci Hill, Articles on Oct 19, 2011

    Violence & The Time Lord
    Kaci Hill, Articles on Jun 15, 2011

    Time and A Half
    Kaci Hill, Articles on May 18, 2011

    Traveling With The Time Lord (A Commentary on Three Seasons)
    Kaci Hill, Articles on May 4, 2011

    Dead Man Walking
    Fred Warren, Articles on Apr 26, 2011

    Guest Entry: Jeremy McNabb Asks “Solid or Static?”
    Jeremy McNabb, Articles on Apr 20, 2011

    It’s A Miracle!
    Fred Warren, Articles on Apr 12, 2011

    Observations: Lord Of The Time Lords
    Kaci Hill, Articles on Apr 6, 2011

    Observations: Speculating Faith
    Kaci Hill, Articles on Jan 5, 2011

    Casting The ‘Riddikulus’ Spell On Halloween
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 27, 2010

    Christ In Fantasy And Science Fiction
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Oct 18, 2010

    Fourth ‘Doctor’ Season Brings New Alien Agendas, Part 2
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 8, 2008

    Fourth ‘Doctor’ Season Brings New Alien Agendas, Part 1
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 1, 2008

    Learning From The Secular—Part 3
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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.