DeVern Fromke is one of the Christians who has had a profound influence on my life. I met Fromke in 1993 and we’ve kept in touch ever since. Devern Fromke worked with T. Austin-Sparks, the man who has had the greatest influence on my life and ministry.
Because so many of you who read this blog are in your 20s and 30s, not many of you have heard of Fromke or know his work.
Hence this post.
It concerns me greatly that I see so little emphasis or understanding today on the deeper things of God. While a number of popular speakers with rock-star followings are fronting three new movements aimed at 20s and 30s, there’s very little that’s new in those movements.
It’s not that these movements are bad or wrong. Nor is it that God isn’t using them. I believe He is. It’s just that they are missing something essential. Critically essential.
What is lacking is . . .
- A groundbreaking unveiling and understanding of God’s Eternal Purpose . . . which is His grand mission. And we are not at the center of it. The Eternal Purpose is by Him, through Him, to Him, and for Him. And it’s mind-blowingly glorious.
- An understanding – both theological and practical – on how to live by the indwelling life of Christ individually and corporately. Without this, we are left to serve God by our own resources and good will, despite our intentions.
- A laser focus on the centrality and supremacy of Jesus Christ. (In most of these movements, some “cause” or theological system has trumped Jesus Himself.)
I’ve addressed these three problems in my own books, namely From Eternity to Here and Jesus Manifesto. However, like T. Austin-Sparks, DeVern Fromke has been a pioneer on restoring these elements dating back to the early 1960s.
Because I’m so passionate about getting Fromke’s work into the hands of God’s people today . . . especially Millennials and Busters (20s and 30s), but to every one else as well . . . PTM is making his three seminar books available at a discount.
These books changed my own life as a young Christian in my 20s, so I recommend them wholeheartedly to every believer.
They are . . .
Ultimate Intention by DeVern Fromke – an incredible presentation of God’s Eternal Purpose in Christ. This book is a game-changer.
Unto Full Stature by DeVern Fromke– a powerful and insightful work on spiritual transformation in the Christian life.
Life’s Ultimate Privilege by DeVern Fromke – a unique book on prayer that I’ve found tremendously helpful and inspiring.
We have three offers:
Option 1. Order each book at only $9 a piece from this page.
Option 2. Order all 3 of DeVern Fromke’s books as a bundle for only $24 ($8.00 per book).
Option 3. Order all 3 of DeVern Fromke’s books plus my three books on the related topics: From Eternity to Here, Jesus Manifesto, and Revise Us Again for a total of $45 (a $90 value).
Here is a description of my three books for option 3.
From Eternity to Here – (From the Press Copy) Do you ever doubt God’s love for you? Do you struggle with guilt and condemnation? Do you struggle with your true identity? Do you open up your Bible and find that it’s tiresome? Are you interested to know what God’s ultimate purpose and heartbeat really is? You will probably be surprised to find out, as we’ve been mistaught about it.
Jesus Manifesto – (From the Press Copy) Has your love for Jesus waned? Has He become too familiar to you? What’s the difference between serving the Lord and having the Lord serve through you? Are you upset by the shallow state of Christianity today? Do you want your love for Christ to be so breathtaking that everything else that captures your heart is blown away? If yes, then you’ll want to read this stunning unveiling of Jesus that will reawaken your first love.
Revise Us Again – (From the Press Copy) What do you do when God doesn’t appear to fulfill His promises in your life? How do you cope with not feeling God’s presence and what do you do when He seems to have walked off the stage of your life? What is the main destroyer of Christian relationships that no one talks about and how can you avoid it? What’s the truth behind spiritual gifts? How can you be set free from religious apathy on the one hand and performance-based legalism on the other? This book on spiritual transformation offers solutions to these problems and more.
Share this post using the buttons below. DeVern Fromke’s books — and the message contained within them — are sorely needed. And they are life changing!
Here are all 3 options. Click the order button above each title. If you don’t receive an email receipt after ordering, it means you didn’t complete the order. See instructions at the bottom of this page.
Ultimate Intention – $9.00
Unto Full Stature - $9.00
Life’s Ultimate Privilege – $9.00
All 3 of DeVern Fromke’s Books – $24.00
All 3 of DeVern Fromke’s Books plus From Eternity to Here, Jesus Manifesto & Revise Us Again – $45.00
Note: You will always receive an email receipt if your order is completed. If you do not receive an email receipt, it means you didn’t complete the order and will have to re-order.
Please follow these directions carefully. We suggest you print this out so you can read it and follow it step-by-step.
1. Click the “Buy Now” button for the book you want
2. You will be taken to the shipping menu.
3. Find your country in the drop down menu that says “Select Country.” If you live in the United States, for instance, select United States. If you live in Puerto Rico, select Puerto Rico. If South Africa, click that. Brazil, select Brazil. If you live in the Philippines, select Philippines.
4. Skip the state dropdown menu if you don’t live in the States or Canada. If you live in the States, select the state. If you live in Canada, select the province.
5. Type in the postal or zip code. South Africa is a 4 digit code. Others have 5 digits.
6. Click the “add shipping” button.
7. You will see your shipping options. Click on the one you want.
8. Follow ALL directions carefully.
9. You will be taken to the Payment page. Paypal is the payment service we use for handling ALL credit card purchases.
If you have a Paypal account, use the top option that says “Have a Paypal Account?” If you wish to use a credit card instead, use the bottom option that says, “Don’t have a Paypal Account?” Fill out ALL information and complete the order. Receipt of confirmation will be sent to your email address. It’s that simple.
IMPORTANT: If the order goes through, you will receive an email receipt. If you don’t receive an email receipt, it means the order wasn’t completed. So re-do.
My wife and I hosted a couple a few weeks ago who had been at brother Fromke’s just before visiting us. The elder brother had also spent some time with Sparks back in the day. Suffice it to say they had some awesome stories to share with us.
Yep, I was fascinated by the many stories told. Sparks is my hero.
Frank, thanks for the recommendations. I have never read Fromke and I am in my 50′s, but I am glad to hear of his writings. I’m not sure how long you will have this special going, but I want to get all the books, including yours, but I have to wait for my next payday. Thank you again for all your recommendations. Never met a book I didn’t like or could find something that enhances my life. Prayers and blessings always, Beth
No worries. It will still be on.
That’s terrific, thank you so much!!!
I am an overseas missionary and would love to get these books… however, shipping is greater than the cost of the books! Is there a digital option? I have all your own books as epubs or kindle copies. I no longer buy dead tree version for this very reason. Thanks for your blog, it is a bit of a feast as my wife and I work alone in rural Taiwan.
Here are the volumes you can get on Kindle (Amazon gives a Kindle-reader free to those who don’t own a Kindle). http://frankviola.org/2011/03/29/my-books-on-kindle/
Thanks for recommending DeVern Fromke’s books. I love both his books and yours! I consider DeVern to be a “father in the faith” (though characteristically he resists all such notions) to many of us who live in Central Indiana where he still resides. I first met him when he was doing a series of teachings in homes in Charlottesville VA in 1970 and I was a vagabond young ‘Jesus Freak”, part of a group called the Fishermen, a traveling witness team sent out from a revival in Anderson IN which was an offshoot of the February 1970 Asbury College Revival that swept around the country. (www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qOqitIKUNs). I might also recommend Discerning Things That Differ and No Other Foundation by Devern as well as some of his more recent books. His books,along with books by Watchman Nee and others, helped establish foundational understandings in my life of the Centrality and Supremacy of Jesus Christ and the Purposes of God.
Thanks for your comment, Ancil. I’m curious how you found this blog. Thx.
I can’t say for sure how I came across your blog but I’ve been following for some time along with reading your books. BTW I noticed today that Amazon has T. Austin Sparks Kindle books for .99 each. I downloaded more than a few.
Frank: I am in search of an article written by Devern Fromke that appeared in the Morningstar Journal. If I remember correctly, it was published sometime in the late 80s/early 90s.
It was about “Spiritual Fatherhood”. I would very much like to have access to that article in whatever format it is available. I’ve written to both Sure Foundation/Master Press and Morningstar Journal, but received no response. Are you able to assist?
I’m pretty sure that was an excerpt from “Unto Full Stature.” His articles were excerpts from his books.
“Seminar” books? or “seminal” books?
Love Fromke.
Seminal = creative, original.
I have read all but two of the books you mention above. It is because of you that I read “Ultimate Intention” by DeVern Fromke, some years back. I think it was a blog post, or not, where you spoke of Devern Fromke. The name Devern Fromke jumped out at me, and I ordered the book right away. After reading it, I put this book on my # 1 bookshelf, along with “From Eternity to Here.” Thank you for introducing this author in such a way that really spoke to me, I’m thankful for that. I’m a kind of overly picky when it comes to books.
Regarding the two books that I have not read: “Life’s Ultimate Privilege” or “Unto Full Stature,” I want to order one now, and the other one later(careful with penny bank, ya know), but I’m unsure which one to get first. I have never heard of these titles, would you mind elaborating just a little bit, a sentence or two, on these two books?
Unto Full Stature is about transformation; Life’s Ultimate is a handbook on prayer.
Thank you, brother. I do appreciate the reply, information.
I am in my 40s and haver never heard of Fromke. Thanks for the recommendation, would love to read these three books.
Your three points on what is lacking have whet my appetite in addition to my own thirst for knowledge.
My Dad has told me about Fromke =] Such wisdom passed down through the generations, for which I am incredibly thankful. Thank you Frank for sharing these resources and encouraging words. All the best to you and your family
Frank, thanks for sharing. I ordered Fromke’s books, look forward to some new reading,
Frank, I’m in my 20s and never heard of Fromke. I just bought the books and look forward to diving in. Thank you for making these other authors known to us. I love the interviews you do with other writers and find it refreshing especially when most bloggers focus only on their own stuff. Keep it up man.
George: Really encouraging comment, bro. Thanks for noticing. I try to defy the echo-chamber phenomenon that plagues so many blogs today by letting my readers know about the valuable work that others are doing.
Good word. I live in Lexington Kentucky and periodically Peter Lord comes to our gathering and speaks. I have known him since 1981 and he encouraged me to read Fromke’s books. When he came to our church, he gave everyone a copy of Life’s Ultimate Privilege. Later, I went with a group of brothers to Indianapolis and visited Bro. Fromke. He was so humble and cared so much to hear what the Lord was doing in our lives. He gave us several books, and when we left, we knew that this was one man who lived and dwelt in the presence of God. I highly recommend anything he would pen on paper.
Precisely why I love the brother and have had in my life all these years and am promoting his books. It’s so nice to hear a Christian speak well of another believer who has impressed them. So rare, but nice. Thanks for taking the time to do this. May your tribe increase!
Purchased the 6 pack. Thank you for sharing. My bookshelf thanks you too.
I followed your recommendation to purchase the 3-book bundle from Fromke. However, at the payment page it did not give the Credit Card option (on the left as promised) only PayPal. Is the payment system broken? I’d appreciate some help here. Thanks.
Read the instructions at the bottom of the page. It doesn’t say “left” or “right,” but top/bottom. That was *just* changed on the order page. Sorry for the confusion.
Bill: FYI, the button that you want to click on for credit card payments is the one that says “Don’t Have PayPal?”
Frank, I remember reading and doing a series from ” Unto Full Stature.” I will grab the other ones as well. I remember it being an amazing book.
Fromke’s books were absolutely foundational and formational in my life. “Ultimate Intention” in particular has helped frame the way I view the activity of the church and it’s priorities. The larger perspective has helped me avoid or eventually give up many of the extras that distract us as the church. I am very happy to see that these books are still in print. My copies are well older than your target audience.
Thanks for the recommends. I am happy to build my library with books that focus on the deeper life in Christ.