The Good and Beautiful God

Falling in Love With the God Jesus Knows

By: James Bryan Smith

Narrated by: Arthur Morey

"God wants me to try harder." "God blesses me when I'm good and punishes me when I'm bad." "God is angry with me."

We all have ideas that we tell ourselves about God and how he works in our lives. Some are true--but many are false. James Bryan Smith believes those thoughts determine not only who we are, but how we live. In fact, Smith declares, the most important thing about a person is what they think about God. The path to spiritual transformation begins here.

Turning to the Gospels, Smith invites you to put your ideas to the test to see if they match up with what Jesus himself reveals about God. Once you've discovered the truth in Scripture, Smith leads you through a process of spiritual formation that includes specific activities aimed at making these new narratives real in your body and soul as well as your mind.

At the end of each chapter you'll find an opportunity for soul training, engaging in spiritual practices that reinforce the biblical messages on your mind and heart. Because the best way to make a complete and lasting change is to go through the material in community, small group discussion questions also accompany each chapter. Those who are leading apprentice groups will also find additional help and opportunities to interact with other leaders at the Apprentice website.

This deep, loving and transformative book will help you discover the narratives that Jesus lived by--to know the Lord he knew and the kingdom he proclaimed--and to practice spiritual exercises that will help you grow in the knowledge of our good and beautiful God.

©2009 James Bryan Smith (P)2010 christianaudio.com

A feel good must read

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I have listened to this book 3 times, informative, upbeat ... For those who wish to be closer to Jesus.

Enjoyed it

Definitely has given me a positive perspective of God and life. Would read again with a group.

Life changing book! Simple but deep truths!!

I am very excited about this series. We are doing it as a group at our church and have called it Spiritual Formation Groups. I love the fact that we get to discuss basic christian identity issues and about the true character of God which so define our Christian lives.

Every Person on Earth Can Benifit

I will be reading this book at least once a year. Time is a torturous master, take it back with Gods plan.

This book will wreck you…

When I started reading this book, I realized that there were so many narratives that I had about God, the father, that were completely damaging to both my relationship with God and who I thought I was. This book really provides a great lens by which we can see God through our Savior Jesus, versus the lens of what we may have been taught or what our mortal brains think about His goodness.

Wonderful counsel

Can’t wait to read the other books in this series. So helpful in our Christian walk..

A Book I would Recommend

Just started this book and I'm already very intrigued by the story line and it's relatability. Looking forward to each new chapter. An excellent read thus far.

Spiritual formation

Well written and great book for those who have been in the faith a while. It's a reset to a new beginning. One of the best books written.

very educational and changed how I believe.

I loved it. Did not want it to end. Totally changed the way I believe.

Worth the read

Loved the book ! The narrator makes me a little sleepy, I have the hardback also I like to follow along with the narrator from time to time. all round though enjoyed it. I already DL the other two books that goes with this one.😊