A Journey to the Light
Bible Study Guide & Companion to Cat Luker: The Swamp Witch Chronicles
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Bible Study Guide for The Dark Clock, Book 1 of Cat Luker: The Swamp Witch Chronicles, Christian Fantasy series.
Let me warn you: this is not a typical Bible study guide! Here, you will need to use your imagination and place yourself in the characters' shoes. As you do, you will be faced with situations that might be scary and confusing. Your mission is to grasp the Christian symbolism and opportunities for understanding and relate them to your life's journey. Those that do will thrive!
I love to read. I've enjoyed many adventures in my life— through the books I've read—and they have inspired me and given me confidence and courage to take daring steps in my real life. For example, the book The Hobbit begins with a step into an adventure. That is how life works: you have to take that first step.
The Journey Begins
From a very young age, I wanted to read the Bible from front to back. I tried a few times, but I inevitably ran out of steam. I had not prepared myself for the journey. I did not realize that I needed to do more than read; I needed to seek God. What a wonderful life it has been since then.
As you go through this Guide, please realize that you are seeking God.
Did you know that the Bible is filled with fantastic creatures? From giants and terrifying cherubim to leviathan sea monsters and dragons, not to mention witchcraft, wizards, and magicians, the Bible is rich with strange and amazing characters. You will find that amazing characters will appear in your life as well—and not all will be fantastic. The world is filled with good and evil. At some point in your life, you will have to confront evil and make decisions about what action you want to take to deal with it.
Perfect For:
- ✓Youth groups and Bible studies
- ✓Family devotional time
- ✓Classroom faith discussions
- ✓Individual spiritual growth
Faith Development
Engage with scripture in a new and exciting way that connects with young readers through adventure and imagination.
The Seven Foundational Elements
The people that were the inspiration for Cat Luker: The Swamp Witch Chronicles grew up in the Great Depression of the 1930s, an extremely difficult period of time in America. It was even more difficult in the rural South, where times had already been hard. Without jobs or much money, people had to live off the land, raise their own food, and make things by hand. The children had to use their imaginations to entertain themselves—and going on adventures was a popular option.
When those children grew into adulthood, they became known as the Greatest Generation because of the many difficulties they had overcome. It is clear that God was with them, and they prospered, but it was not easy. There are lessons to be learned from these strong souls. They built their lives on a foundation of faith, with seven foundational elements:
- 1Courage — Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. The courage to believe.
- 2Focused discipline — Hard work, patience, perseverance, and self-control. The discipline to seek God.
- 3Honesty — Integrity, fairness, trust, and truthfulness.
- 4The value of freedom — Understanding and appreciating their Bill of Rights.
- 5Personal responsibility — Being a good team player. Owning up.
- 6Ambitious ingenuity — Taking risks, trying to grow, and being creative. Using their God-given talents.
- 7Love-based compassion — Embracing the teachings of Jesus. Standing up for others.
These are attributes we should all embrace and strive for.
As I've asked you to be mindful of seeking God as you work through this Guide, know that the real-life Cat and Little Preacher remained faithful to that practice for as long as they lived. I got to see it firsthand, since they were my parents. And they made an amazing difference in this world, and I know you can as well.
Begin Your Spiritual Journey Today
Deepen your understanding of faith through adventure and imagination with this unique Bible study companion to the Cat Luker series.