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God as Storyteller

Author : John A Beck
Publisher : Chalice Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0827212542

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The Bible is filled with carefully told stories that are designed to reach from their pages into our lives. They reach out to entertain us. They cause us to laugh or make us cry. But most importantly, the stories in the Bible shape our thinking and our faith. This book honors the role of God as storyteller and explores how God's inspired authors carefully select and present an event so as to instill it with meaning. In order to deepen our appreciation of the storyteller's craft, this book surveys the traditional categories of narrative criticism to see how the design of scene, plot, characterization, narration, time, and wordplay shape the story we read. But the reader will also find a considerable portion of this book devoted to a new form of narrative analysis-narrative geography. Since the stories of the Bible are filled not only with people but also with place, we note how the storyteller may strategically use, reuse, and nuance geography as part of the storytelling process. As we come to a fuller appreciation of how the events of the Bible become its stories, we will have set the stage for a discussion of the reader's craft, seeking meaning in such stories. In the end, the reader will be rewarded with a new and exciting way of reading God's stories that appreciates not only their composition but also their meaning.

The Storytelling God

Author : Jared C. Wilson
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433536717

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The prodigal son. The good Samaritan. A treasure hidden in a field. Most of us have heard these parables before. Yet if these oft-repeated stories strike us as merely sweet, heartwarming, or sentimental, we can be sure we've misread them. Jesus's parables are simultaneously working to conceal and reveal profound spiritual truths about God, humanity, the world, and the future—and we must learn to plumb their depths. A careful reading of the biblical text reveals the surprising ways in which such seemingly simple stories rebuke, subvert, and sabotage our sinful habits, perspectives, and priorities. Discarding the notion that Jesus's parables are nothing more than moralistic fables, Jared Wilson shows how each one is designed to drive us to Jesus in awe, need, faith, and worship.

You Can Trust God to Write Your Story

Author : Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth,Robert D Wolgemuth
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802498144

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You Can Trust God to Write Your Story by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth,Robert D Wolgemuth Pdf

WHAT’S GOD DOING IN YOUR STORY? Our kids beg us for stories at bedtime or while we drive; we gather around firepits and dinner tables to tell and retell our favorite tales—the more dramatic the better. But when it comes to our actual lives, we prefer something less sensational, even boring—sunny skies and smooth sailing, please and thank you. We want our own stories to be predictable, safe, controllable, and catastrophe-free. When plans fall apart, jobs are lost, kids wander off, doctors give bad reports, we often wonder, "What are you doing, God? Are you sure you have this under control? It doesn’t really seem like it right now." God is the master Storyteller. He’s writing your story and it’s a part of His bigger, grander, eternal Story. But we’re still in the middle. We haven’t gotten to the happy ending yet, and it can be hard to trust Him in the thick of our struggles. That’s why Robert and Nancy share their own story, friends’ stories, and the stories of people in the Bible who have faced life-altering challenges, but, in the end, have found God to be faithful. Learn why you really can trust God to write your story—no matter what plot twists you may encounter along the way. "This is a unique and charming book, integrating stories of God’s providence from His people and His Word. Nancy and Robert write personally and beautifully, infusing readers with a Christ-centered vision, hope, and trust for the future." -Randy Alcorn, author of Heaven, Giving is the Good Life, and Deception "You Can Trust God to Write Your Story is an amazing book whose title says it all. For if you are a follower of Jesus, every day of your life—whether you feel like it or not—is weighted with kingdom purpose, eternal significance, and a royal destiny filled with joy and contentment. Let my dear friends, Robert and Nancy, help you embrace the mysteries of the Lord’s Providence. For when it comes to happy endings, you can’t find a better Author than the God of the Bible. Happy endings are His forte—turn the page, trust Him, and discover it for yourself." -Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends International Disability Center

Telling the Gospel Through Story

Author : Christine Dillon
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830866922

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Telling the Gospel Through Story by Christine Dillon Pdf

Church planter Christine Dillon has discovered that Bible storying is far more effective than most other forms of apologetics or evangelistic presentations. Her book explains how to shape a good story, how to do evangelism through storying and lead Bible discussions. Here are concrete steps for sharing the Story that everyone needs to hear.

God Is With Us

Author : Amy Parker
Publisher : Running Press Kids
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780762466481

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God Is With Us by Amy Parker Pdf

Little ones are sure to find comfort that God is always with them in this charming holiday-themed book in a brand-new series by bestselling author Amy Parker. God Is With Us provides young children with the comfort of knowing God is never far away in this charming, sweet, and heartfelt book. With warm, rhyming verse, bestselling author Amy Parker reassures young hearts by introducing them to the awesome characteristics of an Almighty God. With a soft-focus on Christmas, Parker's book offers reminders of how God is present during this very special season while also hinting that He's close by year-round. Part of a series, God Is With Us is sure to be read and cherished all year long.

Stories Aren't Just For Kids

Author : Christine Dillon
Publisher : Christine Dillon
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780648129622

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Stories Aren't Just For Kids by Christine Dillon Pdf

Stories are a God-designed way to impact hearts. In a world increasingly anti-Christian, how can you communicate in a way that slides under listener's defences? How can you leave them hungry for more? But many Christians reject stories as just for kids. Christine Dillon has trained thousands of people in storytelling. 10 myths come up over and over again, and they block Christians from using this life-changing ministry tool. MYTH 1: Adults won't listen to stories MYTH 2: Stories are only for non-literate cultures MYTH 3: Men won't listen to stories ... MYTH 6: Storytelling won't grow mature disciples MYTH 8: Storytelling will lead to heresy ... Using stories from around the world Dillon tackles each myth and challenges you to master this tool. This book is also available in both forms of written Chinese.

The Lion Storyteller Bible

Author : Bob Hartman
Publisher : Lion Children's Books
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780745967974

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The Lion Storyteller Bible by Bob Hartman Pdf

The Lion Storyteller Bible broke new ground in its presentation ' both verbal and visual ' of Bible stories. It has been immensely popular, with sales in the UK exceeding 130,000 copies and editions printed in more than 11 languages. Since The Lion Storyteller Bible was first published Bob Hartman has established an international reputation as a storyteller and writer. This new book integrates more than 20 new Bible story retellings with the 50 tried and tested originals. It also includes a useful appendix of Bob Hartman's hints and tips for storytelling. Newly commissioned illustrations throughout will capture as much warmth and appeal as those in the first edition.

I Am God's Storyteller

Author : Lisa M. Hendey
Publisher : Paraclete Press (MA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1640601627

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I Am God's Storyteller by Lisa M. Hendey Pdf

I Am God's Storyteller invites children to use their gifts and asks them to be "God's storytellers," helping them to understand that our world needs them now more than ever to shine God's light.

Preaching

Author : Fred B. Craddock
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780687659944

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Preaching by Fred B. Craddock Pdf

The standard textbook on the art and craft of preaching, with a new Foreword by Thomas G. Long.

The Science of Storytelling

Author : Will Storr
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781683358183

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The compelling, groundbreaking guide to creative writing that reveals how the brain responds to storytelling Stories shape who we are. They drive us to act out our dreams and ambitions and mold our beliefs. Storytelling is an essential part of what makes us human. So, how do master storytellers compel us? In The Science of Storytelling, award-winning writer and acclaimed teacher of creative writing Will Storr applies dazzling psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to our myths and archetypes to show how we can write better stories, revealing, among other things, how storytellers—and also our brains—create worlds by being attuned to moments of unexpected change. Will Storr’s superbly chosen examples range from Harry Potter to Jane Austen to Alice Walker, Greek drama to Russian novels to Native American folk tales, King Lear to Breaking Bad to children’s stories. With sections such as “The Dramatic Question,” “Creating a World,” and “Plot, Endings, and Meaning,” as well as a practical, step-by-step appendix dedicated to “The Sacred Flaw Approach,” The Science of Storytelling reveals just what makes stories work, placing it alongside such creative writing classics as John Yorke’s Into the Woods: A Five-Act Journey into Story and Lajos Egri’s The Art of Dramatic Writing. Enlightening and empowering, The Science of Storytelling is destined to become an invaluable resource for writers of all stripes, whether novelist, screenwriter, playwright, or writer of creative or traditional nonfiction.

Tell Me a Story

Author : Scott McClellan
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802484161

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Do you know what makes a story great? All the best stories have a few things in common. First, we need the voice of a narrator or a storyteller. Then, add interesting characters, throw them into a risky setting, and get ready for a good dose of conflict. Give those characters a purpose or goal, and that's then the real action begins. Story is our calling. It is also the next generation’s best chance of identifying with the Church and changing the world. As we become storytellers, we learn to see the world in terms of stories being lived and told. We discover deeper insights into God, ourselves, and others. God’s story is happening. We are right in the middle of a page-turner—and God is in it with us. Start seeing your life as a part of God’s story and make some great adventures happen right now!

Genesis

Author : Georgia Tanner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1949572021

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Genesis by Georgia Tanner Pdf

Who is this God we believe in, and does He really care about us? Genesis is more than a description of creation, it is God_s invitation to get to know Him and the people He calls His own.Story by story, God introduces His family. Walk under the starry sky of a defeated Abraham. Hide behind locked doors with Lot and his terrified daughters. Listen in on Rebekah_s whispered kitchen instructions to her favorite son, Jacob, as they cook up a stew of trouble. Find out there_s more to Joseph than a spoiled little brother_s designer coat. More often than not, you_ll discover it_s the _good guys_ going down the wrong path with blood on their sandals.These aren_t the stories you thought you knew. This isn_t the God you thought you knew. He is not quietly floating in the heavens looking on. He_s standing in the middle of His rebellious children, reaching out with open arms and a bar of soap to wash them clean.God has been dealing with the mess of flawed and broken people from the very beginning. Through these intimate small stories from Genesis, we find the heart of a very Big God.

Master Storyteller

Author : David Swarr,Ricki Gidoomal,Psalm Araujo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0999280600

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Master Storyteller by David Swarr,Ricki Gidoomal,Psalm Araujo Pdf

Do you believe the Bible speaks out loud?Too often when we think about God, we confine him to the pages of a book, sitting quietly on our shelf. But the maker of the universe will not remain silent. Master Storyteller is designed to challenge and liberate people to see the God of the Bible as the greatest oral communicator of all, who sets the example of what is possible with the creative direction of the Holy Spirit. This book is a companion to three short films and an interactive digital learning platform, and can be used for personal and communal growth and discussion.Three main themes are explored in this book and the accompanying films:- In the Beginning: God as an oral communicator- Remembering: His demonstration of a multiplicity of oral communication methods and the power they have to shape identity, families, communities and cultures- Through Us: Ways in which we can mirror God's incredible creativity and vast array of oral tools to effect change and improve lives in our own settings

Reconnecting God's Story to Ministry

Author : Tom A. Steffen
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830857432

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Reconnecting God's Story to Ministry by Tom A. Steffen Pdf

To help readers recapture the most natural, universal and effective means of evangelism-discipleship that exists—storytelling.

The Storyteller

Author : Evan Turk
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481435185

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The Storyteller by Evan Turk Pdf

In a time of drought in the Kingdom of Morocco, a storyteller and a boy weave a tale to thwart a Djinn and his sandstorm from destroying their city.