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War for Christian Imagery
How does the fillmaker(s) use the allusions to the Christian faith?
Aug 16, 20186 min read


Christian's Angst
Editor'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...
Aug 7, 20187 min read


Before There was George Lucas or J.R.R. Tolkien—There was John Bunyan
Editor'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 28, 20185 min read


The Cosmic Drama: From Setting to Conflict
Editor'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...
Jun 19, 20185 min read


Nathan's Narrative Rebuke: Steal Past Those Dragons
Nathan’s rebuke of David in 2 Samuel 12 has always intrigued me, especially as a storyteller. Here’s the context: David has committed...
May 17, 20184 min read


Feeling Small in a Little House: Discomfort and Self-Sufficiency
I 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...
May 3, 20184 min read


Are 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 18, 20183 min read


Using Your Gift for God's Purpose: Three Lessons from Writing for the Stage
Do 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 11, 20189 min read


The Dark Alleys in Young Adult Fiction
Editor's Note: This post was originally featured by Desiring God, a ministry of John Piper, and can also be found at Marian's website....
Apr 5, 20185 min read


As a Child-Artist into Mystery
Editor'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...
Mar 21, 20184 min read