The Story Resources
Below you'll find resources as we develop them for The Story. Check back often.
To commit to reading through The Story, click here.
Saturday, 21 January 2012 16:21
There are books for every age as you go through the Story. We are encouraging you to read together as a family. Here are some ideas:
- Pick a day and time each week to read together and discuss what you've read.
- Read separately, and then weekly come together to discuss what you've read.
- If you are a grandparent and you see your grandkids at leaset once a week, buy them a book, read it and discuss it with them.
- Start a small group, and have the adults meet weekly to discuss a chapter. Take turns having two adults meet with the kids to go through a chapter.
- Pick one friend to go through the story with and commit to read and meet each week.
Here are The Story books that are available:
- The Story for adults
- The Story, Kindle Edition
- The Story, Teen Edition (also available in Kindle Edition)
- The Story for Kids (suggested for Elementary and Pre-Teen, also available in Kindle Edition)
- The Story for Children (suggested for ages 4-8, also available in Kindle Edition)
- The Story for Little Ones (suggested for ages 2-5, also available in Kindle Edition)
You can order all these through church for a discount, or at any local or online bookstore. To order from church, contact Jacki Boeve.
There are also some other great resources available. Ask Pastor Tom or Jacki Boeve for more information or to see a sample:
- Exploring the Story - This reference resource illuminates each of the thirty-one narrative chapters of The Story, a Bible that presents the overarching message of scripture chronologically through the biblical text itself. Commentary and accompanying charts and images explain history, characters, events, and theological concepts, bringing to life the “greatest story ever told.” This is an excellent tool for further study, and incidentally is written by a friend of mine from seminary, Adam Barr who is the pastor at Peace Church in Middleville. (also available in Kindle Edition)
- The Heart of the Story - The Heart of the Story will help you understand God’s Word as never before. Randy Frazee shows how all the stories of the Bible fit together in one great, overarching epic—God’s Upper Story. Discover its heart, and how your own story aligns with God’s. (also available in Kindle Edition)
- God's Story, Your Story - Pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado reveals how your life’s story is part of a grand, overarching narrative, helping you see between the lines to witness God’s hand at work. With contemporary anecdotes and New Testament stories, God’s Story, Your Story will help you trace your Savior’s loving pursuit through the chaos of life. (also has a 6week DVD and study guide version for small groups or personal study) (also available in Kindle Edition)
- Adult Curriculum DVD and Adult Curriculum Participant's Guide - The Story DVD curriculum offers groups of all sizes the opportunity to learn, discuss, and apply what they have experienced during their 31-week The Story journey. Pastor and author Randy Frazee presents 31 ten-minute teachings on how the story of Scripture - God's great overarching purpose - intersects with the story of your life. Bestselling author Max Lucado also adds some introductory insights. Incidentally, RCA Pastor Kevin Harney - formerly of Corinth Reformed - is the author of the participant's guide.
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