epic

Carolyn G. (United States of America)
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  1. accomplishment
    the action of achieving something
    We cheer their accomplishments and mourn their losses.
  2. actor
    a performer in theater, television, or film
    In Epic, a retelling of the gospel in four acts, John Eldredge invites us to revisit the drama of life, viewing God not only as the author but also as the lead actor, exploring His motives and His heart.
  3. allantoic
    relating to or characterized by an allantois
  4. astronautic
    of or belonging to astronauts or the science of astronautics
  5. bond
    a connection that fastens things together
    Instead we bond with the hero and heroine-the ones that the story is about.
  6. central
    in or near an inner area
    When we think about our own story, we may see God as the author-an omniscient and omnipotent cosmic mastermind-but fail to recognize Him as the central character.
  7. character
    a property that defines the individual nature of something
    When we think about our own story, we may see God as the author-an omniscient and omnipotent cosmic mastermind-but fail to recognize Him as the central character.
  8. cheer
    a cry or shout of approval
    We cheer their accomplishments and mourn their losses.
  9. cosmic
    pertaining to or characteristic of the universe
    When we think about our own story, we may see God as the author-an omniscient and omnipotent cosmic mastermind-but fail to recognize Him as the central character.
  10. deep
    having great spatial extension downward or inward
    Eldredge examines the power of story, the universal longing for a "plot" that makes sense deep inside us, our desire for a meaningful role to play, our love of books and movies, and how all of this points us to the gospel itself.
  11. desire
    the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
    Eldredge examines the power of story, the universal longing for a "plot" that makes sense deep inside us, our desire for a meaningful role to play, our love of books and movies, and how all of this points us to the gospel itself.
  12. drama
    a work intended for performance by actors on a stage
    In Epic, a retelling of the gospel in four acts, John Eldredge invites us to revisit the drama of life, viewing God not only as the author but also as the lead actor, exploring His motives and His heart.
  13. edition
    the form in which a text is published
    Also available as an unabridged audio on CD, as well as hardcover Spanish edition.
  14. epic
    a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
    In Epic, a retelling of the gospel in four acts, John Eldredge invites us to revisit the drama of life, viewing God not only as the author but also as the lead actor, exploring His motives and His heart.
  15. examine
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
    Eldredge examines the power of story, the universal longing for a "plot" that makes sense deep inside us, our desire for a meaningful role to play, our love of books and movies, and how all of this points us to the gospel itself.
  16. explore
    travel to or penetrate into
    In Epic, a retelling of the gospel in four acts, John Eldredge invites us to revisit the drama of life, viewing God not only as the author but also as the lead actor, exploring His motives and His heart.
  17. fairy
    a small, mythological creature with wings and magical powers
    It's a story better than any fairy tale!
  18. fairy story
    a story about fairies; told to amuse children
  19. fairy tale
    a children's story involving fantastical beings or elements
    It's a story better than any fairy tale!
  20. genus Anser
    typical geese
  21. gladiator
    a professional combatant in ancient Rome
  22. grandeur
    the quality of being magnificent or splendid
    Our human hearts are made for great drama, and the gospel, with its tragedy and grandeur, truly is epic.
  23. heart
    the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum
    In Epic, a retelling of the gospel in four acts, John Eldredge invites us to revisit the drama of life, viewing God not only as the author but also as the lead actor, exploring His motives and His heart.
  24. heartache
    intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one
    We share in their heartaches and triumphs.
  25. Hero
    (Greek mythology) priestess of Aphrodite who killed herself when her lover Leander drowned while trying to swim the Hellespont to see her
  26. heroine
    the main good female character in a work of fiction
    Instead we bond with the hero and heroine-the ones that the story is about.
  27. identify
    recognize as being
    We don't usually identify with the author of a great story.
  28. inside
    relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
    Eldredge examines the power of story, the universal longing for a "plot" that makes sense deep inside us, our desire for a meaningful role to play, our love of books and movies, and how all of this points us to the gospel itself.
  29. invite
    ask someone in a friendly way to do something
    In Epic, a retelling of the gospel in four acts, John Eldredge invites us to revisit the drama of life, viewing God not only as the author but also as the lead actor, exploring His motives and His heart.
  30. irresolutely
    lacking determination or decisiveness
  31. longing
    prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
    Eldredge examines the power of story, the universal longing for a "plot" that makes sense deep inside us, our desire for a meaningful role to play, our love of books and movies, and how all of this points us to the gospel itself.
  32. mastermind
    someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
    When we think about our own story, we may see God as the author-an omniscient and omnipotent cosmic mastermind-but fail to recognize Him as the central character.
  33. motive
    the reason that arouses action toward a desired goal
    In Epic, a retelling of the gospel in four acts, John Eldredge invites us to revisit the drama of life, viewing God not only as the author but also as the lead actor, exploring His motives and His heart.
  34. omniscient
    knowing, seeing, or understanding everything
    When we think about our own story, we may see God as the author-an omniscient and omnipotent cosmic mastermind-but fail to recognize Him as the central character.
  35. plot
    a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
    Eldredge examines the power of story, the universal longing for a "plot" that makes sense deep inside us, our desire for a meaningful role to play, our love of books and movies, and how all of this points us to the gospel itself.
  36. recognize
    perceive to be something or something you can identify
    When we think about our own story, we may see God as the author-an omniscient and omnipotent cosmic mastermind-but fail to recognize Him as the central character.
  37. role
    the actions and activities assigned to a person or group
    Eldredge examines the power of story, the universal longing for a "plot" that makes sense deep inside us, our desire for a meaningful role to play, our love of books and movies, and how all of this points us to the gospel itself.
  38. self-conceited
    characteristic of false pride
  39. tale
    a story that tells the particulars of an occurrence or event
    It's a story better than any fairy tale!
  40. Thespis
    Greek poet who is said to have originated Greek tragedy
  41. titanic
    of great force or power
  42. tragedy
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
    Our human hearts are made for great drama, and the gospel, with its tragedy and grandeur, truly is epic.
  43. triumph
    a successful ending of a struggle or contest
    We share in their heartaches and triumphs.
  44. universal
    applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
    Eldredge examines the power of story, the universal longing for a "plot" that makes sense deep inside us, our desire for a meaningful role to play, our love of books and movies, and how all of this points us to the gospel itself.
  45. view
    the visual percept of a region
    In Epic, a retelling of the gospel in four acts, John Eldredge invites us to revisit the drama of life, viewing God not only as the author but also as the lead actor, exploring His motives and His heart.
Created on Tue Feb 16 10:20:43 EST 2010 (updated Thu Oct 14 12:59:02 EDT 2010)

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