Too strange NOT to tell: The Transfiguration

Too strange NOT to tell: The Transfiguration

Learn the story of the transfiguration, or simply watch the video and do the “Ways to Wonder” exercises near the end of the post. And be sure to check out Story Divine to hear more stories from the lectionary, along with personal storytelling prompts! WATCH and WONDER Matthew 17:1-9 The Story of the Transfiguration as told by MaryAnn McKibben Dana The transfiguration story is a strange one indeed. Many people have wondered what to make of this story. Storytelling the transfiguration…

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SNEAK PREVIEW: Story Divine

SNEAK PREVIEW: Story Divine

Get ready for Story Divine–the latest ministry from Faith and Wonder! Though the official launch of the podcast and website are a few weeks away, I wanted to give you a sneak preview. Each week will feature a biblical story (taken from the upcoming lectionary* readings for the following Sunday), as well as some reflections and personal storytelling prompts. The site is being tweaked, intro music is being created, and I am getting excited! Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls… STORY DIVINE…

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Something Lent-ish This Way Comes…

Something Lent-ish This Way Comes…

While it feels we’re hardly out of Advent, I know many churchy types are thinking about Lent. HERE is a round-up of what we did last year with story videos and worship stations. I will be posting more ideas for this year’s lectionary-related story stations in the coming days. Stay tuned!

Jesus Gets Baptized!

Jesus Gets Baptized!

Ready to start telling the scriptures by heart in 2015? The story of Jesus’ baptism from Mark is a wonderful place to start! A re-post from 2014… WATCH AND WONDER Hear the story of John the Baptist and Jesus as it unfolds in Mark. Watch the images–they’ll be useful as you learn to tell the story! Mark 1:1-11   WONDER WORDS A brief pitstop to help before you get to story-learning REPENTANCE The story tells us John was “proclaiming a baptism…

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Day 11 & Update on Jesse Tree!

Day 11 & Update on Jesse Tree!

Due to illness, “Tales from the Jesse Tree” will be on brief hiatus for the next few days as I try to get my voice in working condition! Christmas by Heart is almost complete!!! Thanks to Ann Timmons for her wisdom for Day 11.