In love's garden, each rose tells a unique story. Deep purple blooms mirror God's majestic agape love, while coral petals represent storge's natural affection between family. A heart-shaped red rose captures eros in its purest form, and swirling blue clouds reflect philia's uplifting friendship. Together in one garden, against darkness, these loves intertwine like carefully embroidered blooms, each growing toward their divine source – the God who first planted love in human hearts.

In the luminous moments between past and present, just like a path through an enchanted forest, our journey of growth reveals itself as more beautiful than we imagined. C.S. Lewis, from his study at Oxford's Magdalen College, offers us a profound truth: your past self didn't fail - they succeeded in bringing you exactly where you needed to be. Through the lens of Lewis's own transformation from atheist to Christian apologist, discover how every step, even those that seemed to lead astray, was illuminating the path forward. This reflection explores how our perceived failures are often like waves that propel a boat forward, or switchbacks on a mountain trail that make the impossible climb possible. Join us as we explore why your previous chapters weren't mistakes, but rather stepping stones guiding you through your own enchanted journey of faith and personal growth.

In Luke's Gospel, an extraordinary moment unfolds when an unborn John the Baptist leaps for joy at the presence of Christ. Through the imaginative lens of C.S. Lewis's theological perspective, we explore this profound scene where divine recognition occurs in the most unexpected way. What would Lewis make of this supernatural dance between two unborn children, one the Savior and one His herald? From the revolutionary choice of women as key players to the immediate, joyful recognition by an unborn child, this piece delves into how God delights in turning human expectations upside down. Discover how this ancient biblical scene perfectly embodies Lewis's recurring themes of joy as recognition, divine subversion of worldly wisdom, and the natural integration of the supernatural into human history.