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#oh the place where I sometimes still post

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I have a theory and would appreciate some feedback, so here goes:

People who like The Big Bang Theory also like (or would if they'd read them) novels by Ali Hazelwood.

My reasoning behind this is that both are works about smart people and nerd culture for dumb people and never go beyond stereotypes and tropes.

#it was on tv when my mum channelsurfed on it and was like “hey you like this don't you?” #so i got this thought #i don't like either for the record

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They seek him here, they seek him there, those Frenchies seek him everywhere. Is he in heaven, or is he in hell? That damned, elusive Pimpernel. 🌹 A birthday drawing for my lovely twin sister 🌹

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005)

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Hug from Jesus? Hug from Jesus.

#yes please

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The God shaped hole in the soul of man and in society is real and once you know it you see the effects of that God shaped hole everywhere you look

#there's no going back after that yes #and probably I wouldn't want to go back anyway

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oh BTW here's my teeny tiny list of my favourite pigeon species

White breasted ground dove

Nicobar pigeon

Cinnamon headed green pigeon

Yellow footed green pigeon

Pheasant pigeon

Yellow breasted fruit dove

Many coloured fruit dove

Crowned pigeon

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Concept art for Narnia by Henrick Tamm

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King Edmund the Just - an Easter reflection

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” —1 John 1:9

It’s always bugged me that Edmund, the one for whom Aslan died, was declared “the Just.”

“Just” is defined as “based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.” But why, after all that Aslan had done for him, was Edmund not “the Merciful”? Didn’t Aslan’s mercy toward him cause Edmund to be merciful too?

Aslan wasn’t being “just” when he died for Edmund. He wasn’t being “morally right and fair.” If he was, he’d have let Edmund die for his treachery. That’s the moral and fair response to Edmund’s sins. 

In the same way, God would be “morally right and fair” to let US die for our sins. 

So why is God not described as “merciful and gracious” in this verse? Why is God described as “just,” if justice should mean we are punished for our sins?

I believe, personally, that it’s because of God’s promises. God is faithful and just—God does what is morally fair—when He does what He’s promised to us. 

When Jesus took our place on the cross, He took all of God’s wrath. For God to punish us further—for God to not forgive us—after Jesus TOOK our punishment would not be “faithful and just.” This is what “faithful and just” refers to. 

This is why Edmund is referred to as “the Just.” I believe that during his reign in Narnia and throughout his life in our world, Edmund is not just in the sense that he exacts punishment on those who are immoral—he is just because he gives mercy. Edmund sees the sacrifice Aslan made for him—and all of Narnia in the process—and he sees the punishment taken. 

Let us live by Edmund’s example—and God’s—and be just, extending mercy because the ultimate punishment was taken by Jesus.

Praise God that He is faithful and just regarding the promises He’s made to us. Praise God that He is faithful and just to forgive us when we confess. 

Happy Easter, Narnians! He Is Risen!

—Mod Ailora

#he is risen! happy easter!

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“Perhaps it is no wonder that the women were first at the Cradle and last at the Cross. They had never known a man like this Man - there never has been such another. A prophet and teacher who never nagged at them, never flattered or coaxed or patronised; who never made arch jokes about them, never treated them either as “The women, God help us!” or “The ladies, God bless them!”; who rebuked without querulousness and praised without condescension; who took their questions and arguments seriously; who never mapped out their sphere for them, never urged them to be feminine or jeered at them for being female; who had no axe to grind and no uneasy male dignity to defend; who took them as he found them and was completely unselfconscious.” // Dorothy L. Sayers

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petition to make every adaptation of popular children's books/Middle grade books a cartoon show

consider:

--every character could look the way they're supposed to

--no issues with main characters aging too fast

--unlimited time to go through the book/series. potential for filler episodes if the writers want to add to the established canon

--cartoon shows are popular with kids and young adults and even older adults bc nostalgia. embrace cartoon shows

--animation is pretty

--i miss cartoons

#and bonus points if its drawn animation and not 3d

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#blossoming tress bring me joy too #aslan is on the move guys

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Social anxiety has me thinking dumb stuff like “if I go in this store when they’re closing in an hour the employees will hate me and want to kill me” which is especially dumb to think bc I worked retail before, it’s only like the last 20 minute that they want to kill you

#i work retail and i refuse to go to the store in the last hour 😭

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You know, sometimes I wonder if the devil is so hard at work convincing people that innocent expressions of affection are actually sexual in nature, or that there's something sinister or toxic behind them, is because he's afraid of the power of a hug, or a simple "I love you" spoken with no expectation of anything in return.

Maybe one of the reasons there are so many people who cynically talk about "no heterosexual explanation for this" or think that romantic/sexual love is the highest form of love is because the devil is afraid of the power of selfless platonic love, and is working hard to suppress it.

Maybe one of the things the devil hated most when Jesus was on earth was the way He kept on touching people, making them feel how much He loved them - even and especially people who hadn't been touched in years, like lepers or the woman with the issue of blood.

Maybe telling your friends you love them and giving your mom a big hug is a tiny act of defiance against the Enemy who wants you to be alone.

#yes yes yes yes yes!!! #it also makes me think how everything in discussion of affection is getting very transactional like “what do you bring to the table”

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I've always wondered what was in Tumnus's parcels. Some ideas:

His haul from the bookstore

Groceries

Another, warmer scarf

The sardines he later served to Lucy (she has to watch him unwrap them first)

His mail; they have PO boxes in Narnia

Birthday gifts

His salary from the White Witch, given in the form of mystery packages which she takes the time to wrap

There's only one thing we no for certain wasn't in them: Christmas presents.

#i've always thought it was his shopping? #the white witch salary is a cute one

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wdym an average platonic bond cant be deep and meaningful do none of you remember the power of friendship