The Magnificent Story

<P>We are story-making people. We love reading stories-and we love hearing the personal stories of others. We need stories or narratives to make sense of our world. And those stories shape our lives. </P><P>What is the story you have been told about the gospel? About God? About the Christian life? About Jesus? About the cross? About yourself? About heaven?</P><P>Your answers to these questions will form a story that will determine how your life will go. The answers reveal your ability to trust to love to hope-and even your capacity for joy. Any story worth giving the power to shape our lives must pass a simple test: Is it beautiful good and true? If it is then it is a magnificent story-and that is where transformation takes place. </P><P>From James Bryan Smith author of the bestselling book <I>The Good and Beautiful God</I> comes this spiritual formation resource meant to help both individuals and groups understand the magnificent story of Christ in their lives. The field-tested material within includes spiritual practices at the end of each chapter and a group discussion guide. </P><P>Uncover the true story of beauty goodness and truth that will satisfy the ultimate longings of your heart.</P>