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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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Gender In Fiction: The Implication Of Failure
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    ’During Traumatic Times, We Need Truthful Stories to Help Us Heal’
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 30, 2020

    Why Do Ex-Christians ‘Deconstruct’ the Gospel and Not Their Own Stories?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Mar 31, 2020

    Twelve Responses to Abuse Accusations in Christian Conferences, Part 1
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 21, 2018

    Sonrise
    Mark Carver, Articles on Apr 4, 2018

    What Aliens Teach Us About God, part 8: Why Should I Care?
    Travis Perry, Articles on Mar 1, 2018

    Welcome to the World of Christian Fantasy
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jan 5, 2018

    Are We Actually More Like the Villain Than the Hero?
    Zac Totah, Articles on Oct 10, 2017

    95 Theses for Christian Fiction Reformation, part 1
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 5, 2017

    But You Just Can’t Dress Like Jesus After Labor Day
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 31, 2017

    Geeks and Non-Geeks Can Both Enjoy Fantastic Stories
    Randy Streu, Articles on Aug 25, 2017

    Should Christian Fans Call Ourselves ‘Geeks’?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 10, 2017

    Guilt By Association?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 20, 2017

    So Are Christians Now Okay With ‘Harry Potter’?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 29, 2017

    Mega City One
    Mark Carver, Articles on May 31, 2017

    Easter and God’s Earth-Shattering New Covenant
    Brian Godawa, Articles on Apr 15, 2017

    Seven More Lies Christians Believe About ‘The Shack’
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Mar 16, 2017

    Six Shallow Criticisms Of Christian Movies
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Feb 2, 2017

    Star Trek On TV
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Sep 12, 2016

    In Which I Preached The Gospel To Donald Trump
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 14, 2016

    Whiplash Wednesday – A Look At Preachy Fiction
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on May 25, 2016

    Christians, Your Neighbors Don’t Get God’s Grace
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 20, 2016

    How Indie Novels Can Beat $4 Coffee and Chase Joy
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 12, 2016

    Story Evangelism: The Gospel Has Power In Realistic Fiction
    Austin Gunderson, Articles on Nov 19, 2015

    Seven Challenges For Christian Movie Critics and Fans
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 3, 2015

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

    The True Form Of Fairy-Tale
    Shannon McDermott, Articles on Aug 19, 2015

    Should Chris Pratt Guard The Evangelical Galaxy?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 16, 2015

    How To Train Your Church Story Group
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Feb 12, 2015

    The State Of Christian Fantastical Fiction 2: We Need The Church
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jan 8, 2015

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

    Finding The Edgy In Christian Fiction
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Jul 22, 2014

    Romantic Fiction Rules Because Of ‘Family Christian’ Faith
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 3, 2014

    Biblical Discernment: Heeding Fables
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Jun 3, 2014

    The Plowing Of Hades
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Apr 15, 2014

    ‘McGee and Me’: The Biggest Lie
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jan 22, 2014

    Merry Mythmas
    Yvonne Anderson, Articles on Dec 25, 2013

    A Moral Imperative
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Nov 5, 2013

    Kingdom Come
    Yvonne Anderson, Articles on Oct 2, 2013

    Just Reached My Fill Of Nephilim
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 29, 2013

    Teaching Story Transitions 6: Launching Teens Into Culture
    Jared Moore, Articles on Aug 16, 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.