Stories hold life and truth. We create stories so that the moments of life and truth we want to remember have a container, a sacred vessel, with which to carry these moments. We tell stories about our children, our parents, the people who shape our lives, and sometimes even about ourselves. Stories about ourselves reveal more that we would usually tell yet we seek to share that life and truth with others.
Listening to so many stories produced for consumption may confuse us. Following this week the news about Hurrican Earl, danger and preparedness were the themes. While the people interviewed were on the scene and in places impact was anticipated, the stories shared did not reveal anything more than what was already known. Its confusing when in the depths of our being we know stories tell us about life and truth and yet so many stories for consumption reveal little.
Tell a story today. Share a story today. Its an act of community to bring another into your story and to listen to another person's story. Its an act of faith to know that stories reveals the life and truth of our lives together. Tell a story that brings forth joy, or passion, or compassion. Listen for a story that will show forth a new, glistening dimension of the life and truth that surrounds us.
Reflecting on the every day, practical dimensions of faith. Practices to shape our lives each day as followers of Christ. Stories to share our practical experiences of wisdom, faith, hope, and love.
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