Bethany KawalecApr 187 minDorian Gray: A Picture of Order, Love, and BeautyIs eternal life a wonderful gift or a horrific curse? In his book, The Picture of Dorian Gray, acclaimed novelist Oscar Wilde explores...
Bethany KawalecNov 20, 20218 minSimple Faith: Spiritual Lessons From a Bear of Very Little BrainOn my mental list of literary characters I’d love to sit down to have dinner and just talk with, Winnie-the-Pooh definitely makes the top...
Bethany KawalecFeb 16, 20217 minThe Great Debate: Plot Or CharactersThe question “Which is more important: characters or plot?” is a little like the question “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?”...
Bethany KawalecOct 23, 20207 minStar Trek and the Tripartite SoulWhen someone says "Star Trek," isn't the first phrase that pops into your mind “the tripartite soul”? Okay, so probably not. Even for me,...
Bethany KawalecOct 11, 20208 minTo Curse or Not to Curse?In a fit of temper at my parents, I shouted out the worst thing my six-year-old mind could conjure up. “Go and pick a peck of pickled...
Bethany KawalecJul 31, 20205 minThe Novelry: An Honest ReviewI’m a firm believer that most anything is possible if you set your mind to it. No matter how much talent you may have (or how much you...
Bethany KawalecJul 20, 20206 minByronic Heroes Part 2: So Bad He’s GoodThe Byronic hero is little like a fiery stallion: approach him from the wrong angle, and he'll smash your rib cage in with one kick, but...
Bethany KawalecJul 17, 20206 minByronic Heroes Part 1: What Makes a Bad Boy Bad?What do Sydney Carton, Anakin Skywalker, Jean-Valjean, and Edward Cullen have in common? They’re all Byronic heroes. Troubled, brooding,...
Bethany KawalecJun 28, 20207 minTop 50 Must-Read BooksAlthough quarantine has many of us trapped and champing at the bit to return to normal life, there’s no reason why we have to stop...
Bethany KawalecMar 2, 20208 minCreatures of the Night Part 3: The Objective TruthChristians who see the whole picture can discern the grains of truth, however small, in the vampire genre, and then direct others to Christ.
Bethany KawalecJan 26, 20207 minCreatures of the Night Part 2: The ObsessionThe vampire genre and caviar are both alike to me: I know lots of people love them, but I'll never fully understand why.
Bethany KawalecJan 15, 20205 minCreatures of the Night Part 1-The OriginsRather than avoid the vampire genre entirely, however, Christians should understand enough about it to respond with grace and truth.
Bethany KawalecJan 2, 20203 minHow to Make a Writer’s NotebookThe following post contains affiliate links. This means every time you follow these links and purchase the corresponding product, I...
Bethany KawalecNov 27, 20195 minThe Great ArchitectOnce upon a time, a great architect ruled over a beautiful kingdom of sculptures. Each one he fashioned by hand, perfect and unique among...
Bethany KawalecAug 19, 20195 minBetter to Have Loved And LostThe more you value a treasure, the more you fear its loss. We’re of course more worried about misplacing 100 dollars than one cent, more...
Bethany KawalecAug 19, 20194 minHow Will You Write Your Story?Did we choose God or did God choose us? Reconciling God’s sovereignty with man’s gift of free choice has occupied philosophers and...
Bethany KawalecAug 19, 20196 minUntil We Meet AgainAs Christmas Day, a time of giving, approaches, my family faces one of the greatest losses we’ll ever know. Our beloved senior pastor,...
Bethany KawalecAug 19, 20194 minUnravelling The Truth From The Web of SpellsOnly recently have I discovered the exciting realm of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and despite being quite new to it, I confess I’m...
Bethany KawalecAug 19, 20194 minFaith And Fantasy Part 2: Hidden Truths UnveiledFantasy proves one of the most effective mediums for presenting Biblical truth. Really, any genre can, but fantasy presents truth...