Do you ever wonder why people are smitten by STORY? Think about it. We come into this world hearing stories such as The Little Engine that Could, Beauty and the Beast, Snow White, (and a myriad of similar fairytales), Berenstain’s Bears Picnic, Green Eggs and Ham. We graduate to bigger books. And then we go on to movies where we still love the STORY. Some of my favorites: Les Miserables, Tuck Everlasting, The Last Sin Eater, Somewhere in Time, While You Were Sleeping, What About Bob? (My all time fav).
The point is, humans are genetically coded to love a story. It’s in our DNA. It runs in our blood. Jesus taught in stories because He knew that’s how He programmed us. And good stories have a lot in common: Irresistible characters, clever themes symbolically interwoven (with lots of “aha moments”), a strong plot that maintains tension throughout, a villain, a hero, a beautiful and vulnerable princess, a major chemistry romance between hero and princess, a life-altering message, and a happily-ever-after.
This year, in ways I never imagined, I’ve more purely discovered “The Greatest Story Ever Told” by the Greatest Author (Hebrews 2:10) of all time. Many avenues of study have led me to see the Bible through new lenses as a beautifully crafted, irresistible, cohesive STORY, cover to cover, containing all the necessary elements of a Perfect Narrative unfolding in the ages.
One book that God used to piece a part of this story together for me is Frank Viola’s new book, Eternity to Here: rediscovering the ageless purpose of God. Frank reveals the divine yet mysteriously intimate Romance, hidden throughout the Bible, that will leave you in wonder and awe at your Creator’s love for you. Beginning in Genesis 2 and commencing in Revelation 22, this Romance even ends with an ultimate “happily ever after.” If there is one book you should read this year…if you want to discover and live in The Story…read Eternity to Here! It’s like a heavenly love affair between two covers…and more!
Today we are participating in a “blog tour” for Frank and below you will find the websites of others who have all done reviews or author interviews for Frank Viola’s new bestselling book “From Eternity to Here” (David C. Cook, 2009). The book just hit the May CBA Bestseller List. Some are posting Q & A with Frank; others are posting full reviews of the book. To read more reviews and order a copy at a 33% discount, go to Amazon.com.
For more resources, such as downloadable audios, the free Discussion Guide, the Facebook Group page, etc. go to the official website: http://www.FromEternitytoHere.org
Enjoy the reviews and the Q and A:
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Out of Ur – http://blog.christianitytoday.com/outofur/archives/2009/05/viola.html
Shapevine – www.Shapevine.com (June newsletter)
Brian Eberly – http://www.brianeberly.com
DashHouse.com – http://www.DashHouse.com/
Greg Boyd – http://www.gregboyd.org/blog/
Vision Advance – http://vision2advance.blogspot.com/
David Flowers – http://ddflowers.wordpress.com
Kingdom Grace – http://kingdomgrace.wordpress.com
Captain’s Blog – http://www.captainestes.blogspot.com/
Christine Sine – http://godspace.wordpress.com
Darin Hufford – The Free Believers Network – www.freebelievers.com
Zoecarnate – http://zoecarnate.wordpress.com
Church Planting Novice – www.churchplantingnovice.wordpress.com
Staying Focused – http://kimmartinezstayingfocused.wordpress.com/
Take Your Vitamin Z – www.takeyourvitaminz.blogspot.com
Jeff Goins – http://jeffgoins.myadventures.org
Bunny Trails – http://bunny-trails.blogspot.com
Matt Cleaver – http://mattcleaver.com
Jason T. Berggren – http://blog.jasonberggren.com/
Simple Church – http://www.simplechurchjournal.com/
Emerging from Montana – http://wordofmouthministries.blogspot.com/
Parable Life – http://www.theparablelife.blogspot.com
Oikos Australia – http://www.oikos.org.au/blog/
West Coast Witness – www.WestCoastWitness.com
Keith Giles – http://www.Keith.Giles.com
Consuming Worship — http://www.consumingworship.org
Tasha Via – www.tashavia.blogspot.com
Andrew Courtright – www.andrewcourtright.blogspot.com
ShowMeTheMooneys! – http://www.showmethemooneys.com/
Leaving Salem, Blog of Ronnie McBrayer – http://leavingsalem.wordpress.com/
Jason Coker – pastoralia.missionaltribe.org
From Knowledge to Wisdom – http://isthistheway.typepad.com/
Home Brewed Christianity – http://www.homebrewedchristianity.com
Dispossessed – http://kblog.kevinjbowman.com
Dandelion Seeds – http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Dandelionseeds
David Brodsky’s Blog- “Flip the tape Deck” – http://flipthetapedeck.blogspot.com/
Chaordic Journey – http://jeffrhodes.wordpress.com
Renee Martin – http://www.reneemartinmusic.com/profiles/blog/list
Bob Kuhn – http://organicchurchnola.wordpress.com/
Living with Freaks: www.livingwithfreaks.com
Real Worship – http://therealworshipleader.com
Fervent Worship – http://ferventworship.blogspot.com
Julie Ferwerda Blog – www.JulieFerwerda.com / www.OneMillionArrows.com
What’s With Christina?! – http://w2christina.blogspot.com
Irreligious Canuck – http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com
This day on the journey – http://guychmieleski.blogspot.com
Live and Move: Thoughts on Authentic Christianity – http://liveandmove.blogspot.com/
Spiritual Journey With God – http://www.elvineve.blogspot.com/
Dries Conje – http://www.echurch.co.za / http://www.thejesusfeed.com / http://www.bookdisciple.com.
Journey with Others – http://journeywithothers.blogspot.com
On Now to the Third Level – www.080808onnowto.blogspot.com
Christine Moers – www.welcometomybrain.net
Breaking Point – http://marybethstockdale.wordpress.com
Hand to the Plough – http://www.handtotheplough.com.au
Jon Reid – http://jonreid.blogs.com/oneanother/welcome-pilgrim.html
Weblight – www.blog.worldwidewebservices.se
D. L. Webster – http://gzmproductions.com/dlwebster
Searching for the Whole-Hearted Life – wholeheartedlife.blogspot.com