Tag Archives: The Silver Chair

A Narnian Thought on Giant Faith

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Brenton Dickieson

I think sometimes Christians forget how very strange their beliefs are. I don’t mean this offensively–unlike Richard Dawkins, I don’t think belief is delusional. Quite the opposite, actually. What I mean is that the cultural starting point of faith doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Memorable Quotes, Reflections | Tagged belief, C.S. Lewis, campus crusade for christ, elves, giants, Jill Pole, Narnia, religion, richard dawkins, The Silver Chair | 12 Comments

Peals of Laughter: Humorous Writing for Children

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Brenton Dickieson

I’m reading The Silver Chair to my seven-year-old son, an evening ritual we both cherish, even though he is old enough to read to himself. I’ve always admired Lewis for his understanding of how to write for children–in short, not … Continue reading →

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“Jill Pole Was Crying Behind the Gym”: Bullying at the Experiment House

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Brenton Dickieson

I’ve written before about Lewis’ lifelong struggle with bullies, and my own reflection on what I think is at the core of bullying, but I just happened to read this passage today–a “pink shirt” day dedicated to stopping bullying. My … Continue reading →