The Shining Barrier: From Pagan Fortress to Sacred Sanctuary - Part 2: Transformation
Published on November 21, 2025 by Paul Blake
This is Part 2 of a 3-part series exploring Sheldon Vanauken's "A Severe Mercy" and what it teaches us about protecting love in all our relationships.
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This article is currently being written and will be published on November 21, 2025.
In this installment, we'll explore:
- How Van and Davy's encounter with C.S. Lewis challenged their carefully constructed barrier
- The moment when Christ breached their pagan fortress
- What "severe mercy" means and how it transformed their understanding of love
- The painful but beautiful process of rebuilding their barrier on a divine foundation
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Series Navigation
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Part 1: The Pagan Barrier - Understanding the Original Fortress Already published: Understand the original Shining Barrier and its fatal flaws
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Part 2: Transformation - From Fear to Faith (You are here - Coming November 21, 2025)
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Part 3: Practical Boundaries - Building Your Own Shining Barrier (Coming November 28, 2025) Practical wisdom for protecting your own relationships
Check back soon for the complete article, or return to the theology blog to read other posts while you wait.