Ryan Duncan

• Concerning Hobbits and Holidays
  At the end of The Hobbit, there is a quote which touches on the very heart of Tolkien’s work, and it captures the essence of the season.
  Wednesday, November 20, 2013
• 10 Quotes That Show C.S. Lewis was Ahead of His Time
  C.S. Lewis is perhaps the most recognized name in all of Christian literature. However, some quotes from his work have inspired debate: was he overrated, or ahead of his time?
  Monday, November 18, 2013
• 5 Actions For Younger Men
  What does it mean to be a Man of God? It’s a question young men have been asking for a long time, and its answer may not be as simple to as you think.
  Tuesday, November 12, 2013
• Prayer for the Philippines
  Three days after super typhoon Yolanda crashed into the Philippines, many survivors are still coming to grips with the level of devastation they are facing.
  Monday, November 11, 2013
• C.S. Lewis and the Trouble with Truth
  "Truth" was the theme of a recent Patheos blog concerning the life of C.S. Lewis. The author hoped to draw attention to inaccurate information concerning the writer's life.
  Monday, November 4, 2013
• Why I Celebrate Halloween
  I believe Satan and demons are very real, and still seek to work their influence on the world today. I guess that’s why I love Halloween so much.
  Wednesday, October 30, 2013
• 10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Church
  Earlier this month, Sarah Bessey posted an article detailing why she enjoyed going to church.
  Monday, October 28, 2013
• Whimsical Wonderland has Long Road Ahead
  Spin-offs are always a tough sell for audiences, no matter what branch of media they come from.
  Friday, October 25, 2013
• Strange Fire: MacArthur Responds to Critics
  The three-day Strange Fire conference has come under heavy criticism from many spiritual leaders, largely due to MacArthur’s harsh comments on the Charismatic movement.
  Monday, October 21, 2013
• Promising Parables Found in Switchfoot's Fading West
  Christian rock-umentary serves as a touching lesson on the natures of faith, family, and life in the midst of change.
  Monday, October 21, 2013
• Veggie Tales Merry Larry Shines Big and Bright
  There are a lot of things that make Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas a special edition to the Veggie Tales collection.
  Friday, October 18, 2013
• Powerful Testimony Delivers Church Girl
  Suffers from a few trademark flaws that mar faith-based films, but succeeds in telling a story that will resonate with most audiences.
  Friday, October 18, 2013
• So This is Christmas One Unhappy Holiday
  Not family-friendly, and not really a Christmas movie. But it tries hard to be a Christian movie without sanitizing real-world problems.
  Tuesday, October 15, 2013
• Why I Like Going to Church
  When I was in college, I read a survey posted by a Sociology major titled, Terrible Travels.
  Monday, October 14, 2013
• The Decline of Marriage
  Marriage is easily one of the most popular topics in Christian circles. For singles, marriage is something to pursue.
  Monday, October 7, 2013
• Marvel Wins Again with Agents of Shield
  In hindsight, there was almost no point in reviewing Marvel’s Agents of Shield. This highly anticipated new series was probably the only fall pilot guaranteed of success.
  Monday, October 7, 2013
• The Blacklist Plays it Safe
  “It’s called The Blacklist. That sounds exciting.” Quips James Spader’s character at the end of the first episode. Doubtless, NBC hopes the audience will think so too.
  Friday, October 4, 2013
• From Grief to Grace
  On October 2, 2006, and armed man burst into the one-room Amish schoolhouse in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania.
  Monday, September 30, 2013