http://ijustfinishedreading.tribe.net/thread/a52f7605-66af-4112-a49d-9a9b61791190?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://ijustfinishedreading.tribe.net/thread/a52f7605-66af-4112-a49d-9a9b61791190#dfc19dab-ef3d-4566-982d-2c1132f4eeef The Horse and his Boy didn't relate as closely to the other stories in the Narnia colection as the others, maybe that didn't help. What was your favourite Narnia story? I think mine must have been The Silver Chair, I read it many times when I was a child. Maybe this be be a thread? What is your favourite Narnia book? Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:50:28 GMT http://ijustfinishedreading.tribe.net/thread/a52f7605-66af-4112-a49d-9a9b61791190#dfc19dab-ef3d-4566-982d-2c1132f4eeef $item.owner.firstName 2007-09-17T21:50:28Z http://ijustfinishedreading.tribe.net/thread/a52f7605-66af-4112-a49d-9a9b61791190#7147dc39-96fe-442d-9c9b-2d1f9954f295 I loved all of the Narnia books, but this one was really hard for me to get into. I had to start it 2 or 3 times before I could finish it. Perhaps I just wasn't ready to understand this one at the age of 12. Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:24:29 GMT http://ijustfinishedreading.tribe.net/thread/a52f7605-66af-4112-a49d-9a9b61791190#7147dc39-96fe-442d-9c9b-2d1f9954f295 Sasha 2007-09-15T16:24:29Z http://ijustfinishedreading.tribe.net/thread/a52f7605-66af-4112-a49d-9a9b61791190#8047c897-45ff-48ee-aa62-d09230823f37 I remember that this was one of my favourite stories when I was young, as were all of the Narnia books. I still have a copy today. Thanks for reminding me about it., I will be digging it out soon for a re-read. Enchanting magic from my youth. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:16:51 GMT http://ijustfinishedreading.tribe.net/thread/a52f7605-66af-4112-a49d-9a9b61791190#8047c897-45ff-48ee-aa62-d09230823f37 $item.owner.firstName 2007-09-14T22:16:51Z http://ijustfinishedreading.tribe.net/thread/a52f7605-66af-4112-a49d-9a9b61791190#65702dbc-6bee-4943-949c-db1f08986c9f http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb-09-13-07.shtml rbc ministries our daily bread September 13, 2007 The Horse And His Boy When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom. —Proverbs 11:2 In the Narnia Chronicle The Horse and His Boy, Bree is a talking horse. He considers the boy, Shasta, a “foal” who is badly in need of training. Often the horse’s arrogant opinions reflect an air of superiority. He thinks of himself as a brave warhorse, possessing great skill and courage. Yet, when he hears the roar of a great lion, he flees and leaves the other members of his party unprotected. Later, Bree meets Aslan the lion, who is king of Narnia. The horse admits that he has been an arrogant and frightened failure. Aslan praises Bree for admitting his shortcomings. The Bible tells us: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Prov. 16:18). Life has a way of exposing the flaws of our own personal vanity. But learning the hard lesson that “pride goes before destruction” can become a turning point in which we intentionally shift our focus away from exalting self. Then, as we adopt a humble spirit before God and man, we can become channels of wisdom to others. “When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom” (Prov. 11:2). Promoting our own importance leads to stumbling. But focusing on glorifying God and meeting the needs of others gives us the perspective of the wise. —Dennis Fisher Blessed Savior, make me humble, Take away my sinful pride; In myself I’m sure to stumble, Help me stay close by Your side. —D. De Haan Pride brings shame. Humility brings wisdom. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:30:20 GMT http://ijustfinishedreading.tribe.net/thread/a52f7605-66af-4112-a49d-9a9b61791190#65702dbc-6bee-4943-949c-db1f08986c9f $item.owner.firstName 2007-09-13T18:30:20Z