Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis is frequently cited as a favorite book; but did you know that it all began on the radio?
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Quotable Lewis (CSLM-10)
Ever have trouble finding a quotation by Lewis? It wouldn’t be a problem with this must have resource…
C.S. Lewis’ words are very memorable and there are a variety of books that contain excerpts from his vast number of writings. Additionally, there are many great online resources with collections of his quotations. However, what if you want something on a specific topic or you want to know the source of a Lewis quote?
Problem of Pain (CSLM-09)
Do you have a problem with pain? You might say C.S. Lewis had such a problem with it that he wrote a book about it!
No one really enjoys suffering. Whenever possible you try to avoid it. What if someone asked you, as was the case with Lewis, to write on the subject? He felt, at first, that if he really said what he thought about pain he’d prefer to write it anonymously.
A Baptized Imagination (CSLM-08)
LISTEN TO AUDIO/PODCAST VERSION C.S. Lewis has influenced countless individuals…but do you know who affected him so much that a book by that author baptized Lewis’ imagination? There are many authors that C.S. Lewis enjoyed from an earlier age, but one that stayed with him and had the greatest impact is a Congregational minister named …
Weight of Glory Anniversary Reflections
From time to time I step outside my “minute” format to share my longer thoughts about Lewis. The following is in honor of the anniversary of his sermon, “The Weight of Glory.” Please share this with others if you enjoy it. This year (2013) marks the 72nd anniversary of C.S. Lewis giving his famous sermon …
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Narnia Radio Dramas (CSLM-07)
LISTEN TO AUDIO/PODCAST VERSION If you think seeing The Chronicles of Narnia come to life on the big screen is exciting wait until you HEAR this! Fans of the Narnia series have generally been delighted by the way the movies have given them the chance to visually see what Lewis describes in his books. However, …
Twice Joy (CSLM-06)
Were you aware that C.S. Lewis tied the knot twice…to the same woman?! I’m not making this up…
Companion to Narnia (CSLM-05)
Since the release of The Chronicles of Narnia movies in 2005, the already popular books have sold even more; leaving some asking what the best book about the series is.
Don’t Call Me “Clive” (CSLM-04)
At an early age C.S. Lewis decided he didn’t like his first name…and believe me you wouldn’t want it either.
Lewis Didn’t Like Screwtape (CSLM-03)
While C.S. Lewis is known primarily for The Chronicle of Narnia books, his first really big “claim to fame” came from another series…one that he didn’t particularly like himself.