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Books
Till We Have Faces: A Reading Companion
Perfect for beginners, this handy study guide for C.S. Lewis’s novel is a blend of summary and scholarly commentary. The second edition includes leading commentary from Lewis scholars as well as key parallels from Lewis’s other works like The Four Loves, Surprised by Joy, and An Experiment in Criticism. Each chapter includes discussion questions designed for students, teachers, book clubs, and church groups. Available at multiple online stores or at Amazon.
The Sycomore Fig Tree: Biblical Botany and Scriptural Truth (2026).
Available at Stone Tower Press HERE or on Amazon HERE
For Christians, references to the sycomore fig tree in the Bible are one way to see ourselves and our lives in Christ. A symbol of adaptation and regeneration, the tree is a picture of enduring fruitfulness. Tracing its origins, life cycle, and rich biblical context, Norvell draws themes of change from Scripture, her own life, and other common trees.
Like the tree, we may not be some rare or colorful or stunning botanic gem, but what if we could see ourselves as this ancient tree where every single part holds value? In times of transition, God can place us anywhere. In times of hardship, our roots can adapt and lengthen to embrace where God has us as He adds to our stories.In The Sycomore Fig Tree, Christine Norvell gives readers insights and hope. Her work is an honest account of a life in transition and growing in the grace of God.
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