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First Plaee 'Inner:
The Secret of Reaching Great
Heights Is Knowing the Way Down
In a when' mobility" is the highest goal. Bill Hybels asks a
tough question: DO Christians plaeé God's desires first—or their own?
In Descending into Greatness. Hybels and writer Rob Wilkins take the example
of Christ's downward journey as it was meant to be: the radical and essential
ansqer every Christian. In fourteen powerful chapters. the authors explore
such topics as
• How Jesus managed power
•The intentional decisions necessary to move down
•The uplifting nature of true humility
• Abundant life thmugh dying to self
•The ambush of joy
Moving down is never an easy matter that ean be reduced to a formula. It
involves a life committed to discipleship. Descending into Greatness introduces
you to the touching stories Of modern men and women committed to advancing
the kingdoÅ1 of God: from the pro football player, to a medical missionary, to a
businessman wrestling with the priorities in the world Of finance.
Descending inlo Greatness asks tough questions and gives hopeful answers.
Now. this pon:erful. urgent message also includes a discussion guide so that
you can follow through, too.
"Like Christ, we must descend—into self-abandonment. unconditional giving,
sacrifice, and death to self. And, like Christ, we Will then ascend—into fulfill-
ment. blessing, joy, and Hybels
Bill is pas'or"f Willow Creek Community Church in South
Barrington. Illinois. He is the author Of many books, including the Gold
Medallion award winners Honest 'o God? and Fit 'o Be Tied.
Rob Wilkins is a freelance writer living near Columbus, Ohio.
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