It has long been popular in evangelical circles to reference C.S. Lewis for anything relating to faith and theology, though he was neither an evangelical nor a theologian. He was at heart a storyteller, a man in love with language and the pagan myths of long ago. Perhaps that is why his treatment of faith and a myriad of other related subjects is so compelling. Every time I read his works, I’m struck by the adventurous imagination of this most original of thinkers.

Editorial Note: This is the first of six posts in the Life section that is a collection of letters from writers as varied as the choice of topics. They are just our creative way of composing our thoughts. Some of them address society’s ills, some are sarcastic, some have hope, some are critical. All of them are passionate. Enjoy.

I must first begin with a confession, I am a certified geek. As much as I try to deny this with my pursuit of backpacking, kayaking, and other anti-geek activities, I carry my iBook with me everywhere. Recently I was listening to a technology news podcast and they began talking about an online world called Second Life. Evidently this site is a place where you can set up a world of your own to share with other people around the world. It sounded like an intriguing idea so I decided to check it out. Read More

Kids invent forts out of dining room tables, and fill the fort with a story. They’ll fight invisible enemies attacking from the outside and fill the inside of the fort with pretend families. Kids tell stories, create art, put on plays and build things – they almost can’t help themselves. Read More