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A Santa Claus Non-Believer Discovers Tolkien’s Father Christmas Letters

I’ve just discovered Tolkien’s Letters From Father Christmas. I found them charming–but they also got me thinking about truth, tradition, and stories. · Travis Perry

Revisiting the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special

The 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special wasn’t great, but it had one good thing–it inspired the character of Boba Fett…which brought us The Mandalorian… · Travis Perry

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

Thanksgiving Day And Speculative Fiction Revisited

In many respects, we’re witnessing in the US the change in the Thanksgiving Day celebration from a major holiday to a minor one. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Giving Thanks, Despite . . .

Are there stories in the speculative genres that show thanksgiving as a desired end? · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Lazarus, Come from the Dead

I am impressed by the image in the Gospel of people flocking to see Lazarus. I think I would have been more interested in hearing him. · Shannon McDermott

From The Writers’ Tool Box: Honoring Men Of The Past

One way to give a speculative world texture is to create a history the characters can celebrate. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

2020 Science Fiction Predictions

Science fiction in many forms laid down predictions for what the year 2020 would bring. What did they get wrong? What’s close to being right? · Travis Perry

A Cheerful Holiday

Everyone likes New Year’s because the New Year is about change, and we could all use some of that. · Shannon McDermott

The Day Before The Day Before

No days are wasted in His economy. No passing of time slips by His notice. So, too, the day before the day before. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

What to Do When Holidays Don’t Bring Joy

Christmas is a time of joy for most people, but what if it isn’t for you? How should you react? · Travis Perry

Why Did C. S. Lewis Despise Christmas Cards?

“But when they find cards from any to whom they have not sent, then they beat their breasts and wail and utter curses against the sender.” · E. Stephen Burnett

Lorehaven’s Winter 2019 Issue Has Landed Under Your Tree

Lorehaven magazine’s winter 2019 issue is ready for free subscribers. · E. Stephen Burnett

The All-Time Great

But the best of them all is A Christmas Carol. · Shannon McDermott

What’s in a Gift? The Backstory of the Magi’s Presents

If you really study the gifts of the magi in Matthew 2, you’ll learn more about who Jesus truly is. · Patrick W. Carr

This Christmas, the Lorehaven Gift Guide Offers New Fantastical Fare

In the new Lorehaven Gift Guide, Christian fantasy fans can explore five exclusive and wearable designs, plus home decor and more. · E. Stephen Burnett

Redeem Your Thanksgiving (Day of the Action of Thanks)

Thanksgiving Day began as a day set aside to thank God–it’s become many other things since then. Let’s redeem our Thanksgiving by remembering the overt and literal action of prayerful thanking. · Travis Perry

Thanksgiving Day Meditation

My first observation about Thanksgiving Day is that it is a responsive action. People give thanks because they have first been given something. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Veterans: Gratitude For Their Service

The bottom line in regards to military service is this: where would the rest of us be without those veterans who have served in the armed forces? · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Columbus Day Controversy

In many places in Europe enforced conversion was standard practice. In essence, Columbus was exporting European custom and tradition. · Rebecca LuElla Miller
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