Holy Week: Betraying the Forgiver

This week, we at Seers See are reflecting on the most supernatural week in history. One of the most startling events in the week leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection was the betrayal by one of his closest friends and trusted confidant. Traditionally, Judas Iscariot is remembered to have agreed with the Temple priests to betray Jesus on the…

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A Teen Seer Growing up in America

What’s it like being a teen seer growing up in a society that looks askance as the very idea of the spirit realm?  Let’s examine a post from a couple years ago by a college student about just that very issue. Check it out “I am a Teenaged Seer” here.    For additional posts to help teens and their parents parse…

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Interview on Soaring Eagle Radio

Back in November, I was interviewed by Pastor Mike Spaulding on Soaring Eagle Radio. I’ve enjoyed his podcast since he launched it and was humbled by his invitation. It was a wide-ranging conversation and was kind of fun. He’s a thoughtful guy and I recommend his podcast. Anyway, this interview was released over the weekend. You may enjoy hearing it. The article I…

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Modern Fantasy Fiction and Teens, Part 2

In Part 1, I revealed my thinking about teens and Christians in general reading fantasy fiction. In this post, I’ll lay out some recommendations, as well as the reasons I’m recommending them.  In some ways, my list makes me feel a bit of a curmudgeon, because they are the fantasy fiction released in previous generations.  Isn’t that just like an…

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Modern Fantasy Fiction and Teens, Part 1

Many parents, especially Christian parents, have expressed concern with their kids reading a lot of modern fantasy fiction. Witches, vampires, zombies, werewolves, wizards… are stories with these as characters safe to read? Are there alternatives, especially for teenagers who like to read? A friend posted a similar question in a Facebook group we belong to, and many responses can be…

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The Point of the Christmas Star

The most influential Christian theologian of all time was the Jewish scholar, the Apostle Paul.  His brilliant mind was sharpened by the best education of his day and his theology was radically shaped by personal encounters with Jesus. The Creation Declared the King! One of Paul’s frustrations was the refusal of so many of his own people to recognize Jesus as their…

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The Christmas Story: What Goes Without Being Said

The 7 or so weeks that end the year constitute my family’s favorite season: It’s Christmas time and a great reason to review the biblical accounts of Jesus’ birth. We milk the season for all its glory.  My wife collects…. can you guess what? Read the Christmas Story for the First Time In the last few years, I’ve been learning to…

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Review of Elf: A Tale about the Gospel

Fairy Tales and Myths As explained in this previous post, I accept J.R.R. Tolkien’s and C.S. Lewis’ take on the meaning of myths and the nature of fairy tales.  Since Tolkien and Lewis were two of the most brilliant storytellers in the last few centuries of the English language, their insight into fairy tales, myths, and stories is worth considering. I think…

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Seer Children, Father Christmas, Santa and the Three Kings

A couple years ago on this night, I revealed to my seer child that Santa Claus was not “real.” In many cultures, parents participate in the mythical idea of a creature called Santa or Father Christmas (in some countries, it’s the Three Kings) who brings presents to good girls and boys on Christmas morning. Particulars of course vary. The idea…

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