The plight of the natural man. Eternity calling in his heart but no idea how to answer it. Like Moses at age 40.

Thanks, Lisa!

Alas, I too fell to rage and to anger at a young age - so full of myself, my will and determination, my plans, and my hurts. It is so easy to be fooled by pride and to be devoured by it.

I thought I was fleeing from the “gates of hell” as I entered into college. Blinded by my rage, I ran into the arms of an unyielding dark lord, only to be controlled by his deceptions. I was nearly eaten up and consumed, but God is so merciful.

Oh the needless scars we earn in our youth, all because we did not see our immature flaws, all because we did not seek the counsel of the Lord and act with courage.

Praise be to God and His abundant mercy that even these hurts can be healed.

Character developement is so important! Peter, Paul and the Gang all wrote so much on this. What a privilege to have such free access to God’s counsel through His Word.

Chomping at the bit for the next installment!

I did make connections to some parts of the movies though, like when Peter lead his friends into battle, using their own power. I knew from the moment Peter said, “We don’t need Asland” that they were going to fail. Lewis really had some insight from the Lord when he wrote these books. I should pick some up and read them! You guys have any copies?

Their failure attempt ended up costing great numbers, and it goes to show actions do have consequences, not just for you but for those around you and those you’re leading. Leading is no easy business! It takes the Lord’s hope and love to be a victorious leader for the Lord. I find myself getting very negative and bitter over arbitrary issues like girls and little annoyances. It take’s a willing step in faith to turn to the Lord for a real vision of his awesome plan to build co-rulers in Christ! I find myself having to be reminded a lot that their are many greater things to invest in… It’s because I find myself in Prince Caspian’s position. I face immature feelings and immature character. I really want to see it again now, can’t wait to read the next article!

Was Lewis intentionally dealing with these issues of spiritual immaturity when he wrote this? If so, very amazing!

Also, you are so right about teens. Often times we bash them for being ignorant and naive (which they are), but there is something very exciting about youthful zeal that’s honest and real. “Why can’t we just march up to Hell’s gate?!?!” I wonder if our church knows it is so blessed to have these high-schoolers running around rampant!

Character is funny like that - we aren’t really born with it like talents or gifts. Strange too that to make the most of our talents we have to learn character or we end up wasting the gifts we were given away. Our culture tries to sell us on the fact that character or being a man this mystical John Wanye cowboy thing, but it is really only learned through hardships in the heat of battle. There’s no easy way/ shortcut to get it! We must fight, fail, and be broken to learn it.