You are very likely here because you either love C.S.Lewis as much as I do, or you love fairy tales and dragons and all those sorts of things! Well, Lewis did say that one day we would “be old enough to read fairy tales again.” And we may realize in the reading that they have much more to say about life and truth than we ever dreamed.
The quote on this shirt is from the essay titled “Sometimes Fairy Stories May Say Best What’s To Be Said.” If you haven’t read this essay, you can find it in Of Other Worlds, a collection of essays and stories by Lewis.
You were created with an imagination for a reason. So, it’s reasonable that your Creator intends for you to use your imagination to understand Him and his ways better. Your imagination can help you recognize truth, appreciate beauty, and practice what is good.
Sometimes, the world hides or distorts truth, beauty, and goodness in an attempt to hide their Maker. Our experiences in this world can be used to give rise to mental dragons that guard the real treasure. These dragons breathe the fire of bad memories, major disappointments, biases, judgmentalism (based on a worldly mindset), *education, and other challenges that can wear us down and make us doubtful, even cynical. We may even associate these negative experiences and thoughts with the One who can free us from them.
The good news is that we can “steal past those watchful dragons!” G.K. Chesterton wisely writes that “Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed.”
So, don’t give up, Friend! Keep fighting “the good fight of faith,” as St. Paul writes in 1 Timothy 6:12. More will be revealed!
I want to thank my friend, Ddraig (pronounced a bit like “Thryg,” with a rolled r,) for posing for the watercolor illustration featured on this shirt. Ddraig is one of the few good dragons left in the world, but he understands that, sadly, his kind have worked hard to give dragons an evil reputation. He desired to be a part of my project because he believes in redemption. He wants to encourage all to seek the good path, unlike many of his ancestors. His favorite Bible verse is 2 Peter 3:9, which states, “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”
When I painted Ddraig, I was inspired by the dragon paintings and sketches by J.R.R. Tolkien, one of which you can find on the cover of his translation of Beowulf.
*Read The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis.
Have a beautiful day!
Nora Lamar
Shipping and Processing:
There is no charge for shipping. The average shipping time in the U.S. for this product is about 5-7 business days. This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Returns policy: All sales are final; however, if we made a mistake or the item arrived damaged, please contact us immediately. We want to make it right. Thank you so much!
Item description:
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester) • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk fabric • Side-seamed construction • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
*Props not included
Care: Machine wash cold, inside-out, gentle cycle with mild detergent and similar colors. Use non-chlorine bleach, only when necessary. No fabric softeners. Tumble dry low, or hang out to dry for longest life. Cool iron inside-out if necessary. Do not iron decoration. Do not dry clean.
Sizing Chart: Size Length and Width in inches
XS 27X16½
S 28X18
M 29X20
L 30X22
XL 31X24
2XL 32X26
3XL 33X28
4XL 34X30
Hello there!
You are very likely here because you either love C.S.Lewis as much as I do, or you love fairy tales and dragons and all those sorts of things! Well, Lewis did say that one day we would “be old enough to read fairy tales again.” And we may realize in the reading that they have much more to say about life and truth than we ever dreamed.
The quote on this shirt is from the essay titled “Sometimes Fairy Stories May Say Best What’s To Be Said.” If you haven’t read this essay, you can find it in Of Other Worlds, a collection of essays and stories by Lewis.
You were created with an imagination for a reason. So, it’s reasonable that your Creator intends for you to use your imagination to understand Him and his ways better. Your imagination can help you recognize truth, appreciate beauty, and practice what is good.
Sometimes, the world hides or distorts truth, beauty, and goodness in an attempt to hide their Maker. Our experiences in this world can be used to give rise to mental dragons that guard the real treasure. These dragons breathe the fire of bad memories, major disappointments, biases, judgmentalism (based on a worldly mindset), *education, and other challenges that can wear us down and make us doubtful, even cynical. We may even associate these negative experiences and thoughts with the One who can free us from them.
The good news is that we can “steal past those watchful dragons!” G.K. Chesterton wisely writes that “Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed.”
So, don’t give up, Friend! Keep fighting “the good fight of faith,” as St. Paul writes in 1 Timothy 6:12. More will be revealed!
I want to thank my friend, Ddraig (pronounced a bit like “Thryg,” with a rolled r,) for posing for the watercolor illustration featured on this shirt. Ddraig is one of the few good dragons left in the world, but he understands that, sadly, his kind have worked hard to give dragons an evil reputation. He desired to be a part of my project because he believes in redemption. He wants to encourage all to seek the good path, unlike many of his ancestors. His favorite Bible verse is 2 Peter 3:9, which states, “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”
When I painted Ddraig, I was inspired by the dragon paintings and sketches by J.R.R. Tolkien, one of which you can find on the cover of his translation of Beowulf.
*Read The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis.
Have a beautiful day!
Nora Lamar
Shipping and Processing:
There is no charge for shipping. The average shipping time in the U.S. for this product is about 5-7 business days. This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Returns policy: All sales are final; however, if we made a mistake or the item arrived damaged, please contact us immediately. We want to make it right. Thank you so much!
Item description:
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester) • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk fabric • Side-seamed construction • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
*Props not included
Care: Machine wash cold, inside-out, gentle cycle with mild detergent and similar colors. Use non-chlorine bleach, only when necessary. No fabric softeners. Tumble dry low, or hang out to dry for longest life. Cool iron inside-out if necessary. Do not iron decoration. Do not dry clean.
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