The Princess and the Goblin: “Seeing Is Not Believing”
Stylistically, The Princess and the Goblin, by George MacDonald, is that type of classic children’s literature that instantly transports me to the green leather couch in my parents’ living room, my feet tucked cozily in a fleece blanket and my mother’s voice bringing in the tide of fairy tale scenes on the shore of my childhood imagination. When I recently listened to the public domain audio recording online, although the charm of my...
Book Review: The Apologetics of Leroy Forlines
In my work as a teacher I have noticed a recent surge in Free Will Baptist students who are interested in apologetics. Anecdotally, I can count a handful of students who have graduated recently from Welch College and have gone on to earn (or are earning) master’s degrees in apologetics. While a number of variables may contribute to this sudden interest, these students are heirs to a certain kind of theological thinking concerning...
The Helwys Society Forum Welcomes Rebekah Zuñiga
From time to time the Forum welcomes a new contributor into our ranks. With Christa Thornbury’s pending departure, we knew that we would have big shoes to fill. However, we’ve been gratified in recent years to share with our readers the voices of a number of guest writers. They bring a diversity of perspective, knowledge, and experience that enriches us all. One such contributor has been Rebekah Zuñiga. We’re pleased to announce that...
In Honor of Christa Thornsbury
Several years ago, Christa Hill (now Thornsbury) joined the Helwys Society Forum as a regular contributor. All in all, she has authored about a dozen-and-a-half thoughtful, quality articles or book reviews. In addition to writing, she has contributed to the editing of nearly every post the HSF has published since she accepted the position—thank God for good editors! A month or two ago, Mrs. Thornsbury informed us that the time has...
Recommended Books (Winter 2019)
Many people find reading a difficult task. Their challenges often arise from unfamiliarity and lack of practice. However, time constraints and the constant demands of modern life also play a part in raising barriers to the practice of reading. With these things in mind, it is important to devote what little time and energy we can spare for reading to good books. We would like to recommend some of our favorite selections from the past...
Words Fitly Written: A Review of Honey for a Child’s Heart
I imagine that very few HSF readers would disagree with the assertion that childhood in 2019 is different than childhood in, say, 1999. Speaking as one who was a child herself in 1999, I’m not sure that young Christa could even have imagined some of the changes we see now: “You mean that I can carry a little television around with me all the time, and I don’t need a videotape to watch my favorite shows?”“The internet is everywhere,...
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