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April Catch-Up – A Little Bit of Everything
Once again, I’ve been really overcomitting myself on the reading challenges, and my “currently reading” shelf stands at 13 books. 😮 I shall try to make heads or tails of it in this post. The weather has been pretty lovely here, by the way. Still kind of chilly, a classic Northwest April. Daffodils and morning… Continue reading
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The Trial of Jesus – Reflections on the Four Gospels
Today is Good Friday, when Christians remember the betrayal, trial, and unjust execution of Christ. I reread the accounts of the trial this morning and wanted to share some details I had not remembered or perhaps even noticed before. For those who may be unfamiliar with the story—the events begin in the Garden of Gethsemane,… Continue reading
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Storytelling as a Strategic Advantage
Experimenting with this WordPress “Story” feature…not sure what I think of it yet. Continue reading
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Characters & Layers of The Magician’s Nephew – The Chronicles of Narnia
The Boy Who Cried When we first meet Digory Kirke, he is crying. This would be striking enough in a contemporary novel, but consider that The Magician’s Nephew was published in 1955. Even then, C.S. Lewis had no reservations introducing his young Victorian hero as a vulnerable figure. He then ushers in the foundational conflict… Continue reading
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Hi, I’m Marian—I talk about classics, history, and other books on this blog, as well as on YouTube.
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