Download or read book Finding Purpose in Narnia written by Gina Burkart and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding Purpose in Narnia weaves C.S. Lewis? biographical information from his own autobiography and letters to help readers better understand Prince Caspian, the second in the classic and wildly popular Chronicles of Narnia series. The author, who grew up loving these books, offers a series of reflections arranged in five parts shaped around the Scripture verse 1 Corinthians 13 and divided into three sections: Faith, Hope and Love . Just in time for the eagerly awaited movie, this engagingly written book is a resource that invites personal reflection and growth by inviting readers to interact with the insights of C.S. Lewis, the author's reflections, and Scripture passages.Throughout the book are helpful reflection questions help readers understand how C.S. Lewish found purpose in Narnia, and how we can as well. Highlights:?Fine spiritual reading resource to the movie The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (scheduled release date May 16 , 2008) ?No other book focuses specifically on Prince Caspian?Flexible usage in variety of settings: personal reading, discussion groups, faith sharing, family, school, church, etc.
Download or read book Finding God in the Land of Narnia written by Kurt D. Bruner and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addresses the underlying Christian themes that run throughout C.S. Lewis's seven fantasies about Narnia and describes how Lewis's beliefs influenced his writing.
Download or read book Finding Meaning in Narnia written by Gina Burkart and published by Nimble Books. This book was released on 2011-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding Meaning in Narnia: A Voyage on the Dawn Treader invites readers on a reflective journey of Lewis's story The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The book, organized around the cardinal virtues, prudence, temperance, fortitude and justice, offers biographical information about Lewis's life to show how his challenges with developing these virtues are reflected in the characters' struggles and adventures in Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Heroic figures of faith who displayed the cardinal virtues in their lives are also offered as real-life examples for readers to model as they as are drawn into personal reflective exercises for reflecting on the story, their own struggles, and developing these virtues in their own lives. Relevant Scripture connections are also offered for connecting the story with the Christian faith. The book is ideal for individual reflection, small group discussion, family sharing, or classroom discussions and projects.
Download or read book Finding God in the Land of Narnia written by Kurt Bruner and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Now at last they were beginning Chapter One of the Great Story . . .” Bestselling authors Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware (Finding God in The Lord of the Rings) once again explore a world of fantasy to reveal what C. S. Lewis called “the Great Story” hidden within. For more than 70 years, adults and children alike have stepped through the wardrobe, and their imaginations have been baptized in Lewis’s mystical world of wonder and enchantment. Lewis fans will love the many surprising insights the authors uncover, and parents will discover new ways to show their children God’s character and presence in their lives. With more than 100 million copies sold, The Chronicles of Narnia capture more imaginations today than ever before. In Finding God in the Land of Narnia, you’ll see how Lewis expertly wraps spiritual truths into his classic tales, and you’ll discover the truth of what the great Lion, Aslan, says about our brief sojourn through Narnia: “By knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there.” Now updated to include a group discussion guide!
Download or read book The Heart of the Chronicles of Narnia written by Thomas Williams and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2005-08-28 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to being one of the best-loved books of all time, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is sure to set box-office records when it releases in theatres Christmas 2005. Distributed by Disney, directed by Andrew Adamson (director of Shrek), with special effects by the WETA Workshop (The Lord of the Rings), and backed by a $150 million dollar budget, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will draw millions of eager viewers, Christian and non-Christian alike. After viewing the movie, Christians and Lewis fans will excitedly walk away with a renewed enthusiasm for this classic installment of The Chronicles of Narnia. Using exciting biblical parallels, this companion book will lead readers into a deeper understanding of Christ and will help them discover how these tales by C. S. Lewis beautifully expose a dynamic, joyful, loving God who wants his creatures to experience deep joy and delight.
Download or read book Roar written by Heather Kopp and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2010-01-27 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can You Tell Me How to Get to Narnia? You don’t actually have to journey all the way to Narnia to find everything you need to know in one spot (though you might want to anyway)! Roar! A Christian Family Guide to the Chronicles of Narnia is a beautiful volume that unveils a fun-filled world based on intriguing Bible insights for every Narniac! There’s something for everyone—from elementary aged children to their parents. Packed with fun activities, a “Narniac’s Creed,” tips on speaking like a British schoolboy, games, trivia, and more, it’s built on solid teaching: chapter by chapter discussion guides, conversation starters for parents and kids, and Bible parallels that will surprise even the most studious Christian. Now you can get the most out of Narnia—even if you don’t own a wardrobe! “Tell me more about Narnia!” Fans ages four to ninety-four just can’t get enough of C. S. Lewis’s timeless classic, The Chronicles of Narnia. That’s why Roar! takes your family on a one-of-a-kind adventure through every chapter in all seven books!* Peek inside to find: • Interactive features like “Wisdom for Narniacs,” “Kid Test,” “Let’s Talk About It,” “Grown-up Thoughts,” and “Try This at Home” • Helps for parents on big subjects including mythology, magic, violence, and life after death • Fun articles from “Oh, I Wish I Were a Dufflepud!” to “Creature Hall of Fame & Shame” • Indexes of creatures, characters, places, and Bible parallels • A glossary of difficult words • A memorable celebration of the Lord behind the Lion Story Behind the Book C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia have long captivated the hearts, souls, and imaginations of both youth and adults. This December, with the release of Disney’s The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, a craze among Christians and nonChristians is sure to erupt! Fans will be on the prowl for solid teaching to better understand this make-believe world that holds timeless gems of biblical insight. Now parents, kids, college students, and older Narniacs everywhere will find the answers they need in one convenient source. It’s unapologetically Christian, because that’s how C.S. Lewis was. And, true to form, not a tad of adventurous dust is left behind when readers embark on this exciting journey!
Download or read book Finding Narnia written by Caroline McAlister and published by Roaring Brook Press. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding Narnia is Caroline McAlister and Jessica Lanan's captivating picture book biography of two brothers, Jack and Warnie Lewis, whose rich imaginations led to the creation of the magical world of Narnia. Before C.S. Lewis wrote The Chronicles of Narnia, he was a young boy named Jack who spent his days dreaming up stories of other worlds filled with knights, castles, and talking animals. His brother, Warnie, spent his days imagining worlds filled with trains, boats, and technology. One rainy day, they found a wardrobe in a little room next to the attic, and they wondered, What if the wardrobe had no end? Years later, Jack began to think about what could be beyond that wardrobe, and about a girl named Lucy and her siblings. This picture book biography introduces the beloved creator of The Chronicles of Narnia to a new generation of children who see hidden magic in the world around them.
Download or read book Believing in Narnia written by Natalie Gillespie and published by Tommy Nelson. This book was released on 2008-05-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows the Christian message within The Chronicles of Narnia® To coincide with the release of Prince Caspian, this book helps kids ages 7-11, understand the symbolism of the Christian faith written by C.S. Lewis in the Chronicles of Narnia series. Christian concepts are simply explained, along with excerpts from the Narnia books. Each section of the book explains the characters, events, places, and themes and gives insight in the spiritual parallels. Kids, parents, teachers and ministers will all find this to be a great tool for use in preparing to see the movie.
Download or read book Companion to Narnia Revised Edition written by Paul F. Ford and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2005-07-05 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the Wardrobe This peerless companion has served as an adventurer's passport to the land of Narnia for twenty-five years and was used by the cast and crew of the major motion picture The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. From Aslan, the Great Lion, to Zardeenah, the mysterious lady of the night, this comprehensive, accessible book contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged and indexed entries covering all the characters, events, places, and themes that Lewis brilliantly wove into his timeless and magical world. For readers of all ages, this is the perfect guide for the enchanted world of C. S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia.
Download or read book The Purpose of Passion written by Kurt Bruner and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-12-20 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered if you’re following God’s plan for your love life? Whether single or married, you ache for a deep, satisfying, romantic connection—but aren’t always sure how to handle the heartache and pain that come along the way. If love is truly a gift from God, why does it sometimes lead to the heights of heaven and other times to the depths of despair? One of the world’s greatest love stories holds the answer. In The Purpose of Passion, best-selling authors Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware journey through The Divine Comedy to discover what Dante, one of the most influential Christian writers of all time, reveals about love in his literary masterpiece. Discover the secrets that it contains about passion, romance, and spirituality—and how they are all connected. Whether you’ve found true love or ache from its absence, your love life is always driving you closer to or away from God. No matter where you find yourself on love’s path, The Purpose of Passion will lead you on a spiritual adventure through the underworld of Inferno, on a purifying trek up mount Purgatory, and into the ultimate bliss of Paradise—revealing God’s ultimate desire for your heart.
Download or read book Purposeful Life written by Indrajeet Nayak and published by Indrajeet Nayak. This book was released on 2023-03-09 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you feeling lost, unfulfilled, or without direction in your life? Do you yearn for a deeper sense of purpose and meaning? Look no further than "Purposeful Life - How to Find Purpose and Meaning of Your Life" by Indrajeet Nayak. This book is not just another self-help guide. It delves into the essence of what it means to live a purpose-driven life, exploring the concept of our deep divine soul purpose and how to uncover it. Nayak offers practical tips and exercises to help you identify and pursue your unique path, whether that means a career change, a new passion, or a spiritual journey. "Purposeful Life" draws on both ancient wisdom and modern science to show you how to tap into your inner guidance and find fulfillment in all areas of your life. Nayak's message is clear: everyone has a purpose, and it's never too late to start living a purposeful life. If you're looking for a book that will inspire and motivate you to find the meaning and purpose of life, "Purposeful Life" is a must-read. Indrajeet Nayak is a respected author in the field of purpose books, and his latest work offers a powerful message of hope and possibility. This book will help you build self-esteem, transform your personal life, and find true happiness. Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover the purpose of man hope and live a purposeful life! Why are you here? What purpose does life serve you, and how can it be lived to its fullest? Best-selling author Robert Holden provides answers to these questions so that you can move from searching for your purpose to living it - (hint: it's not all about you!) "How do I discover my life's purpose?" For 10 years, Robert Holden's Shift Happens! radio show had this question asked more often than any other. It seems everyone searches for their purpose in life, yet we all struggle to recognize and live it. Holden takes readers on an epic journey of self-discovery that includes Joseph Campbell's hero's journey with Joseph Campbell; Carl Jung's work on true vocation; Victor Frankl's search for meaning; St. Francis of Assisi pilgrimage; Wordsworth and Rilke poetry - plus much more. This journey has four stages: "The Call" explores the "calling" inside you to live a more meaningful life. "The Path" helps you recognize what inspires and motivates you, encourages you to follow your bliss, and do more of what brings you joy. "The Ordeal" confronts the obstacles, trials and struggles you must endure to fulfill your highest purpose. "The Victory" urges you to remain true to yourself; sing your true song; and keep saying yes to life's greatest adventures. In Higher Purpose, Holden delves into three levels of purpose: your individual purpose, a shared purpose and the greater good. He provides inquiries, meditations and journaling exercises to help you live your purpose every day. Plus he shares stories from his own life as well as conversations with luminaries such as Maya Angelou, Louise Hay, Jean Houston, Matthew Fox, Robert Thurman, Caroline Myss, Andrew Harvey, Wayne Dyer and Oprah Winfrey--to name just a few!
Download or read book George MacDonald A Writer s Life written by Michael Phillips and published by Rosetta Books. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 1015 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The leading MacDonald scholar and biographer presents the most comprehensive work to date on the 19th century author’s life and work. Best known for his fiction and fairy tales, such as the immortal classics Robert Falconer and At the Back of the North Wind, the Victorian author and theologian George MacDonald inspired some of the greatest writers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Most notably, C.S. Lewis credits MacDonald’s books with inspiring his works of fantasy fiction as well as putting him on the path to Christianity. In this major biographical work, MacDonald scholar Michael Phillips examines how the events of the author’s life contributed to his work and legacy. Referring to this volume as a “bibliographic biography,” Phillips brings his expertise to bear on the complete corpus of MacDonald’s fiction, pointing out each book’s essential themes, and offering insights into how each title can be most perceptively be read.
Download or read book Aslan s Call written by Mark Eddy Smith and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I'm told there is a lion who wants to meet with me. I am told that he is fierce and unpredictable and very large. I have known about him for most of my life, and at times I've believed I caught a glimpse of his shadow, but I have yet to actually meet him face to face. His name is Aslan, and it's possible that you've heard of him.C. S. Lewis has created a wonderful place, a place where anything can happen. Even the stones can talk. In Aslan's Call, Mark Eddy Smith shows you how--in this fanciful world--you can discover the truest reality. In the children who travel to Narnia you can find yourself. In Aslan you can find Christ. And in the place of Narnia you can find the very adventure for which God made you.
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Download or read book Re Designing Your Life written by Sheila Macdonald Macgregor and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2018-02-19 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-Designing Your Life: A Practical Spirituality for the Second Half of Life is a timely and engaging book for living out the second half of your life with spiritual integrity. In this study you are invited to think about your life as a house undergoing renovations where, with God’s grace, you get to design something new and life-giving. Through practical exercises, thought-provoking discussion topics and memorable anecdotes, Re-Designing Your Life will guide you through: Coping with endings, empty-nesting and retirement; Caring for self while caring for elderly parents and grandchildren; Letting go of the things that get in the way of becoming your true self; Creating a spiritual legacy; Strengthening relationships; and Finding your passion in your second half of life. Re-Designing Your Life is a must-read for pastors, congregations and individuals who want to discover God’s calling in the second half of life. Video resources for group studies are also available.
Download or read book Lewis on the Christian Life written by Joe Rigney and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2018-04-16 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: C. S. Lewis excelled at plumbing the depths of the human heart, both the good and the bad, the beautiful and the corrupt. From science fiction and fantasy to essays, letters, and works of apologetics, Lewis has offered a wealth of insight into how to live the Christian life. In this book, Rigney explores the center of Lewis's vision for the Christian life—the personal encounter between the human self and the living God. In prayer, in the church, in the imagination, in our natural loves, in our pleasures and our sorrows, God brings us into his presence so that we can become fully human: alive, free, and whole, transformed into the image of Jesus Christ.
Download or read book Virtually Sacred written by Robert M. Geraci and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-06-13 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of users have taken up residence in virtual worlds, and in those worlds they find opportunities to revisit and rewrite their religious lives. Robert M. Geraci argues that virtual worlds and video games have become a locus for the satisfaction of religious needs, providing many users with devoted communities, opportunities for ethical reflection, a meaningful experience of history and human activity, and a sense of transcendence. Using interviews, surveys, and his own first-hand experience within the virtual worlds, Geraci shows how World of Warcraft and Second Life provide participants with the opportunity to rethink what it means to be religious in the contemporary world. Not all participants use virtual worlds for religious purposes, but many online residents use them to rearrange or replace religious practice as designers and users collaborate in the production of a new spiritual marketplace. Using World of Warcraft and Second Life as case studies, this book shows that many residents now use virtual worlds to re-imagine their traditions and work to restore them to "authentic" sanctity, or else replace religious institutions with virtual communities that provide meaning and purpose to human life. For some online residents, virtual worlds are even keys to a post-human future where technology can help us transcend mortal life. Geraci argues that World of Warcraft and Second Life are "virtually sacred" because they do religious work. They often do such work without regard for-and frequently in conflict with-traditional religious institutions and practices; ultimately they participate in our sacred landscape as outsiders, competitors, and collaborators.
