My Commonplace Book

Reading the Classics as a Means of Hearing the Holy Spirit
C.S. Lewis once said, “Every time I read a new book, I read an old book.” Lewis feared that Christians only associated with modern sources might be “tempted to think that Christianity is a word of so many meanings that it means nothing at all.” [...]

J.R.R. Tolkien, Author of the Lord of the Rings
Bree said, “And now, Tarkheena, tell us your story. And don’t hurry it–I’m feeling comfortable now.” Aravis immediately began, sitting quite still and using a rather different tone and style from her usual one. For in Calormen, story-telling (whether the stories are true or made up) is [...]