What if the good and true elements of our stories are seeds that prepare hearts for the gospel? Consider this. Why do so many movies feature a world captive to evil and a superhero who, usually through sacrifice, brings peace and restoration? Why do we resonate with the theme of Star Wars making young characters with no worldly status the key to overcoming the dark side and saving the galaxy? From Jane Austen to Charles Dickens, we keep going back to stories about joy in the midst of difficult circumstances, where character development is forged through patience and suffering. Or take the
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