On the Road to Narnia

On the Road to Narnia

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The slab for Narnia Guest House was poured TODAY, in God’s providence, as we endeavor to create another place of shalom that is inspired by the home of C.S. Lewis: a kind of magical place for reading, rest, renewal and re-kindled “theological...
Magnalia’s Walden Pond

Magnalia’s Walden Pond

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Here’s the view on a crisp winter day over Magnalia’s Walden Pond. One couple visiting had the idea and matched us to bring it to life. https://magnalia.betterworld.org/campaigns/magnalia-partner-projects-page Why? So thousands of guests here might know...
On Creating Community, Together

On Creating Community, Together

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A beacon is regarded by many people as a symbol. But it’s more. If it does its job, it’s also functional in the way it warns and welcomes travelers. It’s inspirational, in that it can be a harbinger of hope. And it’s motivational, too: those who have been helped by a...
Setting a Table, For a Better World?

Setting a Table, For a Better World?

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People are made in the image of a trinitarian God and we are, therefore, designed to be in relationships. We become incomplete when we’re in a state of isolation: in a basic sense, it’s unnatural because of human nature itself. People need community. And we...
Not an Ordinary Cup of Tea

Not an Ordinary Cup of Tea

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Epic Annie Talton from Alabama leaves the Homestead today for DC after a great run of weeks working in Magnalia’s OnePull Community Garden under the oversight of Master Gardeners TimCindy Wall, helping create magic, like our first jar of Crown & Pepper Tea,...
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