Save your spot now for my livestream with Realm Makers tonight, July 9. It starts at 8 p.m. Eastern (7 Central).

Fantastical stories can show us amazing worlds. But might these turn our hearts toward earthly beauties and away from the future Jesus promises? Join E. Stephen Burnett to smash some idols while exploring the God-exalting gift of fantasy that reflects eternity.

This classic Betty Lukens flannelgraph scene is surprisingly biblical (except: New Earth will include far more variety in skin tones and garment choice).

I’d love to hear what kinds of stories prepare your imagination for eternity. Our poll at Crowdcast asks:

Have stories with fantastical worlds drawn your heart to long for Heaven?

• Yes, all the time
• Yes, sometimes
• I don’t think so
• No, they haven’t

The livestream feed will also be mirrored on Facebook. But by joining us on Crowdcast, you’ll be able to interact in chat with other viewers and with me. We’ll have question-and-answer options and everything. Crowdcast can also send you a notification when we’re about to go live.