Stories for Telling: A Treasury for Christian Storytellers

by William R. White

Overview

"Where can I find good, enjoyable stories that deal with Christian values?" "What can I use to communicate the gospel in story language?" Well-known storyteller William White here retells sixty fascinating stories and folktales, ideal for use in Christian preaching and teaching, at home, and at camps and retreats. The stories help communicate the gospel message by presenting issues of love and compassion, sin and grace, wisdom and foolishness, friendship and fidelity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780806621920
Publisher:	1517 Media
Publication date:	01/01/1986
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.75(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

William R. White is senior pastor of Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison, Wisconsin. He is the author of several books published by Augsburg Fortress including Speaking in Stories (978-0-8066-1929-3), Stories for the Gathering (978-0- 8066-3345-9), and Stories for Telling (978-0-8066-2192-0).

Table of Contents

Preface

The Search for True Stories

Storytelling in Ministry

Stories of Love and Compassion

Stories of Saints

Stories of Wisdom and Foolishness

Stories of Peace and Justice

Stories of Wealth and Green

Stories of Anger and Revenge

Stories of Friendship and Fidelity

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