Prince Caspian

Katie and I spent last night with Prince Caspian, cafecito (a little coffee), and keke (pound cake). Prince Caspian is one of my favorite books in the Narnia series by C.S. Lewis, and luckily the movie follows the book pretty closely. Every time I read the books or watch the movies, I feel overwhelmed by who God is and what He has done for us.

Lewis's portrayal of Aslan is brilliant. Through Aslan, we get a glimpse of the multifaceted God we have - powerful, mighty, and just, and at the same time gentle, loving, and patient. My heart swells as I think about it.

In each of the other characters, I see myself; namely my faults and my doubts. I identify with Reepicheep's pride, Lucy's fear of going against the group to follow Aslan, Trumpkin's crabbiness, and Peter's self-reliance. The way Aslan changes their hearts through struggle, forgiveness, and guidance helps me see the way Jesus works in my life, and I am overwhelmed by grace.

Here are some of my favorite lines from the movie:

"But every year you grow, you will find me bigger." -Aslan to Lucy

"To know what would have happened, child? No. Nobody is ever told that. But anyone can find out what will happen." - Aslan to Lucy

"Go and wake the others and tell them to follow. If they will not, then you at least must follow me alone." -Aslan to Lucy

"It's not how I thought it would be, but it's alright." -Peter

If you haven't seen the movie or read the book, I HIGHLY recommend it!