Aug 16, 20186 min readWar for Christian ImageryHow does the fillmaker(s) use the allusions to the Christian faith?
Aug 7, 20187 min readChristian's AngstEditor's Note: This is the second post in a series on John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, "Before There Was George Lucas or J.R.R. Tolkien...
Jun 28, 20185 min readBefore There was George Lucas or J.R.R. Tolkien—There was John BunyanEditor's Note: This is the first post in a series on John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. In a time when few could afford to go to the...
Jun 19, 20185 min readThe Cosmic Drama: From Setting to ConflictEditor's Note: This is the fourth post in a series of posts titled, "The Image of God in the Drama of God." Don't forget to read the...
May 17, 20184 min readNathan's Narrative Rebuke: Steal Past Those DragonsNathan’s rebuke of David in 2 Samuel 12 has always intrigued me, especially as a storyteller. Here’s the context: David has committed...
May 3, 20184 min readFeeling Small in a Little House: Discomfort and Self-SufficiencyI was not much of a reader through my youth and much of my teen years. I have tried to make up for it since age 16, however, even if I...
Apr 18, 20183 min readAre Princesses Just for Fairy Tales?There is much talk these days about raising little girls to think of themselves as more than objects of beauty. I recently stumbled...
Apr 11, 20189 min readUsing Your Gift for God's Purpose: Three Lessons from Writing for the StageDo you like VeggieTales? I sure do. And so do my kids. It may be a toss up who enjoys their stories more.... But there is one of their...
Apr 5, 20185 min readThe Dark Alleys in Young Adult FictionEditor's Note: This post was originally featured by Desiring God, a ministry of John Piper, and can also be found at Marian's website....
Mar 21, 20184 min readAs a Child-Artist into MysteryEditor's Note: This is the second post in a series of posts titled, "The Image of God in the Drama of God." If you haven't read the...