Examples
We all have folks we look up to. I enjoy asking people who their heroes are. It's amazing how often parents, grandparents, coaches, and teachers…
Live or die
One of C.S. Lewis's many goals is to prepare his readers to die with hope, courage, and honor. The theme pops up consistently in his…
Fair play
C.S. Lewis, in his novel, Prince Caspian consistently portrays Peter (The High King) as chivalrous--a brave, competent, humble warrior who conducts his life according to…
Chivalry
C. S. Lewis defines chivalry as a combination of sternness and meekness. The knights of old were to strive toward this ideal--of being a courageous…
Commemorate
Much of the global Christian church is currently commemorating the dead. Death is a thief. Christianity states that it is one of the Great Enemies…
One of us
Often, Christians decide if they will attend a funeral or visitation based on the question: "Did I know the deceased?" This question gets answered in…
Honor clinic
I recently officiated a wedding. The bride and groom put on an honor clinic. Even though they were the focal point, every facet of this…