Story is Better Than Straight Facts

I believe that story or narrative is superior to allowing one to see with the eyes of their heart rather than just simply the presentation of propositional facts. G.K. Chesterton said, "“I am concerned with a certain way of looking at life, which was created in me by fairy tales, but has since been ratified by the mere facts.” Chesterton is talking about the stories of Bible that influenced his life and when he learned the application and meaning of the stories it was confirmed by the facts.
We need to tell the story of God as a story. Even Jesus, who was the great greatest and smartest man to ever live told stories. He got his points across by telling stories. We must put ourselves in God's story and see that he has already promised us a great ending and a "happily every after" hope.
Stories allow us to see the unseen, to enlighten the eyes of our hearts, and to see God as a loving caring Father rather than a mean ole vengance getter. Stories are what the Bible is about and should be about. Stories cause us to pursue God, faith, and goodness. Stories are fun and they put us on edge and they call for a response. The stories of God are for our good and for the building up of our faith. Stories make us alive in God.
Tell the Old Old Story and apply it in the story of your life.