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Nov 2024
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CSL Reading Day 2024

Mere C.S. Lewis
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📚✨ As we wrap up 2024, Thornton reflects on a year of diving into C.S. Lewis’ works, with this year’s theme of C.S. Lewis and Friendship guiding the journey. From the joys and challenges of true companionship to the deep spiritual lessons of love and selflessness, this episode explores how Lewis’ insights apply to both friendships and marriages. 💡🤝❤️


Thornton shares how Letter 26 of The Screwtape Letters impacted his understanding of self-giving love, profoundly shaping his marriage and relationships. 💍💬


Celebrate #CSLewisReadingDay with us as we honor the timeless wisdom of Lewis and the friendships that make life richer! 🎙️📖


CS Lewis Reading Day 2024



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