A Thousand Miles

Away From Joy

A Reflection

When was the last time you prayerfully considered the place of humor and laughter in your life?

One of the topics C.S. Lewis explores in The Screwtape Letters is laughter and its sources, including how some sources of laughter can become points of temptation. 

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Trust and Obey

A Reflection 

Confused about the relationship between God’s free grace and the many Scriptural exhortations to self-surrender, obedience, and the vigorous pursuit of holiness? 

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Why Pray?

Tom Tarrants

If God is omniscient, doesn’t he know everything we need?

And if he is both omnipotent and good, won’t he provide it whether we pray or not?

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C.S. Lewis Works: Study Courses

Courses that fit your schedule! Study on your own or start a small group - with your friends, in your neighborhood, in your church! Every one of the study courses are FREE of charge.

These Study Courses explore the writings and Works of C.S. Lewis. Featuring world-class speakers and top C.S. Lewis scholars, you will find audio and video series that are designed for individuals or small groups including C.S. Lewis's Case for Christ, Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, and many more. 

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Prayer Foundations

New Monthly Resource

You know you are called to pray, but have you thought about the foundation to prayer? This month we look closely at these foundations: Why Pray?, What is Prayer?, How do you Pray? and Challenges to Prayer. We also offer a number of study courses on prayer and a list of recommended reading. Click here to explore these resources.

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Box Set - Signature Classics

We have a special gift for new monthly donors or existing donors who increase their monthly gift. This is a limited time offer only to the first 50 monthly donors of $40 or more. 

The set includes: Mere Christianity, Screwtape Letters, Miracles, The Great Divorce, The Problem of Pain, A Grief Observed, The Abolition of Man, The Four Loves and The C.S. Lewis Journal!

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Side B Stories

Episode 47: From Fact to Fiction with Ian Giatti 

From a non-religious home, former atheist Ian Giatti thought God was a character of fiction and fantasy like Santa Claus. His mind slowly changed as he began to realize the reality and truth of Jesus.

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Recommended Reading

Does Prayer Change Things?

by R.C. Sproul

Dr. R.C. Sproul argues that prayer has a vital place in the life of the Christian and calls us to come before God's presence with joy and hope. He shares practical wisdom and helps us understand the purpose, pattern, practice, prohibitions, and power of prayer. 

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Upcoming Local Event

September

23

Spiritual Warfare in a Material World

An in-person presentation followed by a Q&A discussion with Dr. Jerry Root in Annandale, VA. Light refreshments will be provided and you will be warmly welcomed - we are eager to see you again!

Upcoming Global Event

October

21

Cosmic Chemistry

Is it possible to be a scientist and a person of faith at the same time? Are Christianity and Science at odds with one another? These apologetics questions and other will be explored in this pre-recorded interview with renowned scientist and philosopher, Dr. John Lennox.

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