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The Gospel in the House of Tom Bombadil

11/28/23

10 mins

By Sam P. Schuldheisz

Tolkien's hero Tom Bombadil functions to showcase the Gospel
Unsung Inklings: Christopher Tolkien

10/09/23

12 mins

By Sam P. Schuldheisz

Christopher grew up in his father's literary world, a joyful reminder and glimpse of something far greater that we as Christians grow up in our Heavenly Father's living word.
A Review of “A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War” by Joseph Loconte

09/29/23

16 mins

By Grant Klembara

In A Hobbit, A Wardrobe and a Great War, Loconte meticulously analyzes both Lewis and Tolkien with one eye on their immediate historical context and the other on their works, letters, and diary entries.
Unsung Inklings: Owen Barfield

09/07/23

18 mins

By Sam P. Schuldheisz

Thanks to Barfield’s opposition, several important things happened to C.S. Lewis.
Defeating the Goliath of Addiction

09/06/23

12 mins

By Donavon Riley

We must also address the stigma surrounding addiction within so many churches.
Beren and Luthien

09/05/23

7 mins

By Pete Lange

Written in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of J.R.R. Tolkien's death.
More Than Conquerors: Pastoral Care in Physical & Spiritual Temptations

08/21/23

8 mins

By Donavon Riley

It is of the utmost importance that pastors teach their congregation that through faith in Jesus Christ, they are fortified against the machinations of the adversary.
What C.S. Lewis Thought About Aliens

08/10/23

16 mins

By Grant Klembara

Lewis takes us to the planets to satisfy our cravings for spiritual adventure, which, as he says, “sends our imaginations off the Earth,” in the first place.
- Incarnation
- C.S. Lewis
- Philosophy
- Sin
Resurrection Life for Resurrection People Part 4: Resurrection Mysteries

08/07/23

23 mins

By John Bombaro

God comes to us through the flesh and blood and spirit of Christ precisely where he promised to be manifest to us and for us.
The Word I Have Needed When My Son Has No Words

07/27/23

17 mins

By Amy Mantravadi

The gospel tells me that the revelation of weakness in myself, my husband, and my son is the occasion for the revelation of God’s strength.
The Bible: God’s Anchorage

07/20/23

9 mins

By Donavon Riley

God’s published will offers us anchorage, the anchorage of Jesus Christ, in the midst of chaos, reminding us that there is a greater purpose to our lives than the pursuit of worldly success or fleeting pleasures.
Law and Gospel and the Imagination

07/11/23

12 mins

By Sam P. Schuldheisz

When properly distinguishing law and gospel in the Word of God, it is important to use the God-given gift and abilities of the imagination as your ears.

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