Storytelling

Jesus was a great story teller, he showed rather than just told stories. With his parables you have to think to really know what He is saying.  I always find that these are the best books that I read, the ones that show rather tell everything.

All the Parables of the Bible
by Herbert Lockyear


A comprehensive survey of the uses of parabolic illustration and instruction in the whole of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation.From the Publisher

Of course, Jesus' own story is such a great story and Timothy Keller does a great job revealing the story of  Jesus, The King.

Jesus, The King: Understanding The Life and Death of The Son of God by Timothy Keller

Keller shows how the story of Jesus is at once cosmic, historical, and personal, calling each of us to look anew at our relationship with God. It is an unforgettable look at Jesus Christ, and one that will leave an indelible imprint on every reader.From the backccover.


Each of us has our own story to tell. Let us show not just tell our story. Donald Miller shows us how to edit our life into a great story in:


A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
by Donald Miller

Miller takes a rare opportunity to edit his life into a great story, to reinvent himself so nobody shrugs their shoulders when the credits roll. Through heart-wrenching honesty and hilarious self-inspection, Donald Miller takes readers through the life that emerges when it turns from boring reality into meaningful narrative. From Amazon.ca

Here is a book about two people's stories that intertwined and made changes in people's lives.  This book is being made into movie to be released on April 29, 2016.


Same Kind of Different As Me
by Ron Hall and Denver Moore

This page turner is a true story of the unlikely friendship between Ron and Denver. Ron is a (very) wealthy Texas art dealer. Denver is a former modern day slave/homeless man. Their friendship forms the foundation of the story but it's much more than just "rich guy changes the life of a homeless guy". It's honest and raw. There is tragedy and misunderstandings. There is an authenticity to their story about race and faith, death and love, community and social justice.

How do you tell your story?  Why tell your story?  Each of us has a story to tell to let others know how God has changed and is continuing to change us.  Maybe your story will change someone else's life.


What's Your Passion? by Ken Gaub

Proven tips for witnessing to anyone, anytime or anywhere.  Help to tell your story.



This is the book that started this post. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and was so sad when I finished reading. I was thinking that I enjoyed it so much because Charles Martin is such a great storyteller and so many things were shown rather than told. It is a fiction that has so many great truths in it.

Water From My Heart
By Charles Martin


This is the story of Charlie Finn who is searching for a way for his heart to heal and has many adventures in this process; some with devastating consequences.  He finds love, betrayal, intrigue, heartache and even redemption. It does not have an overt gospel message but like the parables that Jesus wrote, it has many things to teach us in a very emotional way.


What book have your read recently that you thoroughly enjoyed because the author was such a great storyteller? Or just tell us your favourite book, fiction or nonfiction on the blog or on facebook before Sunday to win your prize.