It is in the deepest darkness that light shines most brightly. For this reason, dystopian stories are often an effective channel to communicate the good news of the Gospel. Our worst failings illustrate the transformation of the Holy Spirit most clearly. We cling most tightly to hope in times of deepest despair. 
This collection of essays and first release short stories illustrates the journey dystopian stories take us on, highlighting the problem, the answer, and redemption.

An Unexpected Journal: Dystopia: Hope and Redemption in Dystopian Stories

Literature & Fiction

Crawford, Annie

Heiser, Dr. Michael S.

Nelson, Cherish

Gillespie, John

Pollard, Alicia

Scondras, George

Asperheim, Daniel

Catchings Jr., Donald W.

Martinez, Korine

Gililland, Karise

History & Criticism

Independently published

A commentary on the works of G.K. Chesterton

An Unexpected Journal: The Genius of G.K. Chesterton: A Reflection on His Works.

Religion & Spirituality

PEARCE, JOSEPH

CHESTERTON, G.K.

WArd, Michael

Travis, Melissa Cain

Linville, Mark

Valerius, Rebekah

Brown, Nancy Carpenter

Weidner, Clark

White, Shawn

Christian Books & Bibles

The Chronicles' Companion: Joy Through a Wardrobe is the first work in a series of poetic reflections that will be enjoyed by children as well as adults, and students as well as scholars. This poetic Companion series calls its reader to further enjoy and better understand the essence which frames each book in C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia. As the first work in the Companion series, Joy through a Wardrobe is paired with and reflects the first work in the Chronicles series, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, by highlighting the key characteristics in each chapter of The Lion. These poems and reflections act as a source of encouraging words that help the reader navigate the path to joy which Lewis strategically mapped out on every page of The Lion.

Joy Through a Wardrobe (The Chronicles' Companion)

Resource Publications

The Power of Imagination\nOur imaginations are often treated as relics of our childhood. We are told to grow up and leave that sense of awe and wonder behind. What if these modernistic tendencies were entirely wrong? What if we were meant to live enchanted lives, seeing the world with the joy and amazement? 
This collection of essays, stories, and poems is meant to explore the power of the imagination and its unique connection to our human nature.\nContributors 
"Imagination and Its Role in Faith" by C.M. Alvarez. An essay on how imagination open the mind to faith. "We Have Sinned and Grown Old: A Reflection on Imagination and Motherhood" by Nicole Howe. An essay on the innocence of youthful wonder. "Messiah" by Adam L. Brackin. A short story of a voyage to Paradise. "Awe" by Annie Nardone. A poem regarding a sense of wonder. "The Adventures of Asher Svenson, Story Two: A Feast of Fishes" by Lucas Holt. The second installment with the tale of Asher Svenson and his adventures at the seashore. "Reviving a Sacred Imagination" by Annie Crawford. An essay on the way reason and imagination are both necessary for discipleship. "Light in the Darkness" by Korine Martinez. A short story about striving against evil. Inspired by the true story of Charlotte Thomason. "Imagining Conversion" by Josiah Peterson. An essay regarding the way conversion stories change lives. "God, the Playwright" by Donald W. Catchings, Jr. A poem on the Gospel as an imaginative masterpiece. "The Armor of the Dragon: Chapter One - What Grew in the Garden" by Daniel Asperheim. A short story on the beginning of a magical adventure. "Re-Enchanting the World: A Tale of Two Paradigms" by Josh Herring. An essay on overcoming our modern disenchantment. "Celestial Rodeo" by Daniel Ray. A short story on the importance of humility. "The Imaginative Power of Sub-Creation" by Zak Schmoll. An essay reflecting on why we love Tolkien's stories. 
Cover art by Virginia de la Lastra

An Unexpected Journal: Imagination: Exploring the power and impact of imagination and stories

Alvarez, C.M.

An Unexpected Journal: The Worlds of Tolkien: Explore the imagination and joy in the worlds created by J.R.R. Tolkien

Williams, Donald T.

Dorman, S.

Peterson, Josiah

Nardone, Annie

An Unexpected Journal: Science Fiction: The Seers and Philosophers of Sci-Fi

LeBlanc, Douglas

Schmoll, Zak

Hadley, Sean

Grube, Laurie

Luis, Christy

Monroe, Jason

Rials, Megan Joy

Time Sacrifice: A Time Travel Novella

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Science Fiction

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