The Stories
The Narrative Quest of Loved & Sent
This book is about identity and purpose. Loved and sent are answers to:
"Who am I?"
"Why do I matter?"
They come with loads of biblical and theological weight. To keep them from becoming heady and esoteric, I had to tell stories. Early in the process, I made the decision to tell personal stories. This was a difficult choice. Some stories were hard to write. My German and Midwestern heritage is modest. You're not supposed to talk about yourself. A friend gave me the courage to remain candid:
"How can you share the importance of these words unless you share them personally?"
So I tell stories:
I hope that by telling stories I can help you reflect on your own story. You'll find that God shows up in your story too.
"Who am I?"
"Why do I matter?"
They come with loads of biblical and theological weight. To keep them from becoming heady and esoteric, I had to tell stories. Early in the process, I made the decision to tell personal stories. This was a difficult choice. Some stories were hard to write. My German and Midwestern heritage is modest. You're not supposed to talk about yourself. A friend gave me the courage to remain candid:
"How can you share the importance of these words unless you share them personally?"
So I tell stories:
- Bob the Farmer, who nearly broke my hand with his sausage-like fingers.
- Lady Kay, the British Yooper and prophetess.
- George, my friend cursed with ALS.
- Brandon, the boy who survived the streets.
I hope that by telling stories I can help you reflect on your own story. You'll find that God shows up in your story too.
