An Interview of the Prince Caspian Director

CT interviews the director of the forthcoming Chronicles of Narnia movie, Prince Caspian.  Read it here.

Is Prince Caspian Autobiographical?

Click here to read a CT article about how Lewis had more in common with Prince Caspian than any of his other characters.

That’s Why I’m Fighting Him

It’s only a month or so until the second of C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia hits the big screen.  (See Narnia: Prince Caspian)

I won’t tell you what happens, but one of my favorite parts in Prince Caspian is a part where Peter is having a dual with an evil king. 

At one point, there is a break in the fighting.  The dual isn’t going Peter’s way, and his brother Edmund says, “I say, Peter, you can beat him can’t you.”  And, Peter responds, “Well, that’s why we’re fighting him.  To find out.”

Lewis’ point here was that part of the adventure of the Christian life is that we don’t know how every particular dual will come out.  That’s why it’s an adventure. 

There are no guarantees about how a particular matter in your life may be resolved.  The adventure is in continuing on for Christ, even when things look bleak.  But, never forget this.  Christ the King will win in the end.

On Tuesday, April 22, at 6:30, I will be leading a special discussion on Prince Caspian at the Julia Hull District Library in Stillman Valley.  If you are a fan of the Chronicles of Narnia, or you would like to hear some reflection on how Lewis’ Chronicles are relevant for life, then join us on April 22 at the library in Stillman Valley.

C.S. Lewis Advice On Writing

John Piper summarizes advice C.S. Lewis gave to children on writing.  You can read it here.

As Piper notes, it’s also good advice for those who preach and speak.

I see some areas where I need to target growth.

Prince Caspian

Prince Caspian (watch the trailer here) is coming soon!  Jamie and I have talked about the idea of having a Prince Caspian party for church.  Either way, I’ll be giving a special talk entitled, Savoring Prince Caspian at the Julia Hull District Library here in Stillman Valley, on April

 You can read a post from Trevin Wax here.  I agree with Trevin that I am a little sad

C.S. Lewis and Longings of the Heart

If you have ever experienced longings or yearnings of the soul, what the Germans called “sensucht” than you need to read C.S. Lewis. 

When C.S. Lewis Was “Shattered”

From C.S. Lewis, Surpised by Joy: 

Early in 1926 the hardest boiled of all the atheists I ever knew sat in my room on the other side of the fire and remarked that the evidence for the

Hell? Yes - - solemnly.

 We must be willing to talk about the wrath of God and the justice of God.

C.S. Lewis on Chivalry

I love Lewis’ thoughts on the essence of chivalry. 

A Great Introduction

Whether you are preaching or writing, introductions are of critical importance.  Here is one of the greatest literary introductions ever. . . If you don’t appreciate it, your initials may be E.C.S.