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

An image of a bible laying open on a picnic table in the fall near the lake

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.

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?

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.