Through the Window
March 23, 2012“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed…
Tag: George MacDonald
Five Foundational Books for Christian Fantasy Readers and Writers
October 26, 2011Christian fantasy has a long and rich history, one illuminated by many brilliant writers. Though I could have included more, I’ve limited this list to…
What Makes A Story Timeless?
May 4, 2011Certain books I return to again and again, and each time I find something compelling, something that makes me want to keep reading, although I…
Three Essays For the Creative Mind
April 22, 2011If you enjoy roaming fantastic worlds and exploring the connections between fantasy and faith, I suggest reading these essays, all by brilliant men who influenced…
Obscure Christian Fantasy Novels
November 19, 2010Christian fantasy (though not always called by such name) has a fairly long history, and many of the early authors of this genre I’ve mentioned…
Of Goblins and Invisible Thread
August 27, 2010As I re-read The Princess and the Goblin recently, I was struck by its most prominent theme—fear versus faith and trust. Throughout the tale, Princess…
5 Free Christian Fantasy Novels
August 18, 2010Check out these classic Christian fantasy novels, available for free. Phantastes by George MacDonald Book description (from Borders): Described by MacDonald as ‘a faerie romance…