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Into a Summer Woods

In fairy tales and fables, woods are often depicted as dark and dangerous...but, in reality, woods can help us connect to a greater spiritual world around us.

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They're Not So Wild About Harry

Why some Christians reject Potter author J.K. Rowling and all her works

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The Talking Beasts of Narnia

Why the inhabitants of Narnia are expected to speak--and why we like it that way.

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The Natural Cycles Are Part of Our Being

The cycle of life, death, and rebirth are written in Nature and in us.

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Skipping the Witch

Skipping the Witch From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More

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Susan Sarandon's Spiritual Activism

The world-renowned actress and star of 'Enchanted' talks to Beliefnet.

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The Wicked Witch Is Dead

Bad witches are out; good witches are now in.

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Blessed Jolenta (Yolanda) of Poland (d. 1298)

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Exploring the Deeper Magic

Even as an adult, Narnia continually enchants me--and encourages all of us to explore the Deeper Yearnings that make us human.

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'August Rush,' a Modern Fairy Tale

The stars and creators of the new inspirational family film 'August Rush' talk about the new movie.

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