The Bird and Baby - The Lion's Call Forum https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/ The Lion's Call Discussion Board en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:24:23 +0000 wpForo 60 Mythmakers https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/mythmakers/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 07:44:51 +0000 For Christmas I was treated to a new graphic novel, Mythmakers, the story of the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.  So far it has been a fun, informative read with extra-biographical commentary supplied by a conversation between (not surprisingly!) a lion and a wizard.  I got to hear a lecture by the author/artist, John Hendrix, as part of a series from the Wade Center at Wheaton College, which specializes in research on works by C.S. Lewis and six other authors who were either significant influences on him or in his circles.  Here is a link at which you can watch the presentation by  Mr. Hendrix<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8j6WKP7HBo> -- This entertaining talk is a fascinating journey into the creative process, as well as a thumbnail of his research on Lewis' and Tolkien's friendship.

]]> The Bird and Baby Benisse https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/mythmakers/ Pets! https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/pets/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 07:22:29 +0000 What kind of animal friends do you/your family have, if any? Do you have any favorite stories of memories with them? Are you able/comfortable with sharing photos of their cuteness?

]]> The Bird and Baby Lily of Archenland https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/pets/ General Chat Thread Reboot (2024) https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/general-chat-thread-reboot-2024/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 22:07:35 +0000

UPDATE FROM AJNOS:

As part of the forum upgrade and redecoration, I thought it was time to start a new Chat thread. It made most sense to start with the first posts of 2024, so I split those from the previous one (hope that doesn't confuse anyone).

Happy New Year, everyone! :) I hope 2024 is treating you very well thus far!

]]> The Bird and Baby Stonefire https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/general-chat-thread-reboot-2024/ Favorite Bible Stories https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/favorite-bible-stories/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 19:17:16 +0000
I think one of mine is from Jeremiah, where he had the Word of God written down by Baruch. Then Baruch read it to the people in the Temple. Then it was read to King Jehoiakim, who cut it into pieces and tossed it into the fire. It did not destroy God's, Word though. God told Jeremiah to have Baruch write His Word all over again.

Anyone on here have a favorite Bible story they would like to share?]]> The Bird and Baby jasmine_tarkheena https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/favorite-bible-stories/ How To Turn A Book Into A Movie https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/how-to-turn-a-book-into-a-movie/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:16:29 +0000
Now this is not just about Narnia but any other movie based on a book. Adaptions do get close on occasion. We can't expect them to get it a 100% right (it probably wouldn't be a good movie if it was). But perhaps 75% right would still count for something.

Can you think of any examples of a good change or bad change from book to screen adaption?]]> The Bird and Baby jasmine_tarkheena https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/how-to-turn-a-book-into-a-movie/ Musical Discussion https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/musical-discussion/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:55:01 +0000 King’s Academy, have done different ones, which you can check out on YouTube.

Here are a couple of my favorites.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame- This version follows the book by Victor Hugo more closely with elements from the Disney version. It’s a rare combination, but it’s kind of unique. Frollo is the archdeacon again, and Quasimodo is hard of hearing, from ringing the bells (pretty understandable, since I'm sure you know how church bells can be really loud). The three gargoyles are replaced by the statue saints, which is fine. Who knows what Quasimodo would've been talking to during his life in the bell tower? Plus, Phoebus is still a nicer person, like he is in the Disney version. So those who are fans of the original book might enjoy this version more than the Disney.

Les Miserable- Yes, another book by Victor Hugo was adapted into a musical. It's kind of nice that a musical doesn't always have speaking parts. It is all sung. A musical setting in France, especially during the French Revolution (I think), is perhaps no easy task. Not every musical has to have dialogue, so it’s kind of unique.

What are some of your all time favorite musicals? Also, do you prefer musicals with dialogue or without dialogue?]]> The Bird and Baby jasmine_tarkheena https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/musical-discussion/ Pitch Your LOTR TV Series! https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/pitch-your-lotr-tv-series/ Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:59:13 +0000
Include the pitch you would give the the TV execs at Amazon describing the story in brief, the main characters (casting is optional but welcome), a rough idea of an episode, and perhaps some story arcs across the season. After you post, we'll discuss and debate the merits of each show, and maybe vote on a winner.]]> The Bird and Baby Kristi https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/pitch-your-lotr-tv-series/ John 13-17 online P.R.A.Y. study https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/john-13-17-online-p-r-a-y-study/ Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:30:27 +0000

As we look toward Resurrection Sunday, I would like to invite you to join me in a Bible study from now to just past Easter to look at Jesus' final evening with his disciples before his arrest, crucifixion and glorious resurrection. We will be following a simple P.R.A.Y.* approach:

P-ray: Talk to God before and throughout your study.
Praise and worship God. Confess your sins. Ask for the Holy Spirit's help to understand your text.

R-ead: Read the chapter assigned

A-sk: Ask questions and write your answers according to what the Bible says. Some suggested questions -- feel free to ask your own...
• Who is mentioned?
• What does the text say?
• When did (will) it happen?
• Where did (will, should) it happen?
• Why did (will, should) it happen?
• How would you outline this text?

Y-our application: Apply what you learned to your life today. Ask God, "What would You like me to do today?" While praying, make a practical plan by answering the following questions:
• What will I do?
• When will I do it?
• Where will I do it?
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Schedule:
John 13 - Post your thoughts or highlights from your study by Sunday April 2
John 14 - Post your thoughts or highlights from your study by Thursday April 6
John 15 - Post your thoughts or highlights from your study by Monday April 10
John 16 - Post your thoughts or highlights from your study by Friday April 14
John 17 - Post your thoughts or highlights from your study by Tuesday April 18
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* developed by my friend Bob French, a missionary to the Philippines, with minor adaptations by me

Who is in?]]> The Bird and Baby Benisse https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/john-13-17-online-p-r-a-y-study/ Maybe We Should Start a DC Thread https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/maybe-we-should-start-a-dc-thread/ Sat, 04 Mar 2017 13:01:58 +0000
For the record I'm not really a fan of DC movies, but I love Barry Allen so I watch the Flash. I also watch Supergirl. It's sister bonding time.]]> The Bird and Baby Lucy Took https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/maybe-we-should-start-a-dc-thread/ Give a Verse to the person posting before you https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/give-a-verse-to-the-person-posting-before-you/ Sat, 25 Feb 2017 00:59:52 +0000
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Since there obviously is no one who has preceded me on this topic, here is Emily Dickinson's poem,
"I'm Nobody~ Who are You?"

I'm nobody! Who are you?
Are you nobody, too?
Then there's a pair of us -- don't tell!
They'd banish -- you know!

How dreary to be somebody!
How public like a frog
To tell one's name the livelong day
To an admiring bog!]]> The Bird and Baby Benisse https://www.thelionscall.com/community/the-bird-and-baby/give-a-verse-to-the-person-posting-before-you/