The Bravery Gene: Courage and Sacrificial Love in Heroes and in Us
What does Project Hail Mary teach us about bravery? Ryland Grace’s journey shows us that courage isn’t something we’re born with—it’s a choice, often rooted in friendship, sacrifice, and loving others more than ourselves.
Put on Your Magic Ring: Why We Create, Explore, & Long for Other Worlds
Have you ever wondered why stories like The Chronicles of Narnia or The Lord of the Rings captivate us so deeply? In this thoughtful reflection, Chris Warszawski explores how reading is more than entertainment—it’s an invitation to co-create imaginative worlds, awaken wonder, and discover why our hearts long for something beyond this world. Through the lens of C.S. Lewis and a Christian worldview, this article examines why fiction matters and how every great story may point us toward the greatest Story of all.
How and Why to Read the Bible as Fiction
What if reading the Bible like a story could deepen your understanding of God’s truth? By exploring plot, symbolism, and literary beauty, Scripture comes alive in new and powerful ways, revealing a rich, interconnected story of redemption that was meant to be experienced, not just studied.
More Human than Robot: What Fictional Robots Teach Us about Humanity
What can fictional robots teach us about being human? From The Wild Robot to The Iron Giant, these unlikely heroes model sacrifice, loyalty, and love—reminding us of the very best parts of humanity.
The Ones Who Stay: Loyalty at the Center of Every Legend
Loyalty is at the heart of every great legend. Beyond the clash of swords and the fall of kingdoms, it is the quiet decision to stay that transforms heroes into something unforgettable. From the strained yet enduring friendship of Rand al’Thor and Mat Cauthon in The Wheel of Time to the steadfast devotion between Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games, epic stories remind us that true heroism is rarely about power alone. It’s about choosing to stand beside someone when it would be easier to walk away. In both fiction and real life, loyalty becomes a moral anchor—an act of courage that shapes destinies and defines relationships. Because at the center of every legend is not just a hero, but someone who refused to leave.
Oh, the Noise! Noise! Noise! Noise!
The World Is Loud… Maybe Louder Than Ever Maybe the Grinch was on to something. Or maybe I’m becoming a Grinch. Or maybe…perhaps…there really is too much noise. “Step right up! Step right up! Win a million dollars right now. All you have to do is buy a ticket and scratch. Today can be your […]
Mythology is History is You Know How to Read It
“Don’t write off the old tales, my brother. Mythology is history if you know how to read it.” What if ancient stories from every culture hold echoes of God’s truth, calling us to look deeper and listen with both heart and mind?
Why I Didn’t Join The “Clean Fiction Only” Movement: And What I Propose Instead
The clean fiction debate has divided the reading world. But what if the solution isn’t censorship or compromise, but clarity? Here’s why I didn’t join the movement, and what I propose instead.
Love, Loyalty, and Legends: The Power of Epic Friendships
Imagine you were given a quest—one that required you and a companion to carry the most evil ring ever created to the fires of Mount Doom, where it could be destroyed. Who would be the first person you’d call?
Christian Education: More Needed than Ever
It is a role they take on, a singular mission they accept born out of something deeper than just money or time or mental energy. It is a mission of pouring into the next generation of children.