Everyone has a story. Our story fits into God's wider story – history. It also connects with other people's stories. We can learn a lot by listening to other people's stories and how God has worked in their lives, including their successes and failures.
Click here to read a few articles on the lives of a number of influential people.
You also might like to check out Warren Wierebe's excellent book: 50 People Every Christian Should Know: Learning from the Spiritual Giants of the Faith.
Together, let's live and learn.