When one is drawn into the fascinating world of Middle-Earth laid out in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, the depth of the epic is forefront among the wonderful, captivating elements.
'There is no longer a Christian mind. There is still, of course, a Christian ethic, a Christian practice, and a Christian spirituality. But as a thinking being, the modern Christian has succumbed to secularization.'
Trees are sporting red hats and golden cloaks. Frost is in the air. It’s the season for soup and sweaters, and time to switch from summer to fall books.
The depravity in Frankenstein may scare us - yes, even horrify us - but this only sets it apart from the glory of Christianity. Our Frankenstein loves us; His creation is not left untended, but is constantly governed by His watchful eye.
Nearly everyone knows the story of Dracula by now. It has become a symbol of fear for generations, spawning retelling after retelling. Yet never has a single retelling of this timeless story captured the faith in God and religious principles of the original masterpiece.
If you are looking for a sound exegesis of the principles that should govern a Biblical journey to marriage, or if you are seeking a delineation of some details to guide you or your children along the path, then read Doug Wilson's book, Her Hand in Marriage. You'll be glad you did.