Christopher Tolkien Remembered: Steward of Middle-earth

As January unfolds, a season often reserved for reflection and new beginnings, we remember Christopher Tolkien, who passed on January 16, 2020. For many, he was more than a scholar or editor; he was the quiet guardian of a world that had captured our hearts for generations. Though he rarely sought the spotlight, his workContinueContinue reading “Christopher Tolkien Remembered: Steward of Middle-earth”

Light in January: Epiphany and Tolkien’s Enduring Work

January 6 marks Epiphany, the day we remember the wise men arriving at the manger, guided by a star to worship the child who would change everything. Matthew’s Gospel tells it plain: these men from the East saw the sign, traveled far, and found the King in humble surroundings. They offered their gifts and wentContinueContinue reading “Light in January: Epiphany and Tolkien’s Enduring Work”

Leaf by Niggle: The Work We Leave Unfinished

When the flame was kindled on January 3, 1892, a mind was born that would illuminate not just Middle-earth but the quiet corners of imagination itself. J. R. R. Tolkien’s life was marked by a devotion to language, story, and the natural world—a devotion most intimately visible in one of his smallest, yet most curious,ContinueContinue reading “Leaf by Niggle: The Work We Leave Unfinished”

November 21: The Birth of Christopher Tolkien

Some inherit stories. Christopher Tolkien inherited a whole world. Born November 21, 1924, he was the youngest son of J.R.R. and Edith Tolkien — and the first audience for The Hobbit. His father’s voice filled his childhood evenings with dwarves, dragons, and a little hobbit named Bilbo. Before the world knew those names, Christopher did. TheContinueContinue reading “November 21: The Birth of Christopher Tolkien”

Lives Transformed Behind Prison Walls: Ligonier Inside – YouTube

“He brought me here, so that my light might shine.” One man says it in his own words best, in the seven-minute-investment of your time.