Stories have power of their own. A listener not only hears, but participates. Different recipients receive the same story in different ways. The same story told over and again takes on new meanings as the listener is never the same person who heard it the last time. Storytelling was Jesus’ preferred way to teach. These 51 stories were birthed in Christian scriptures, but usually have a twist – amplifying, illustrating, and generating new ways of thinking. You may use them for teaching, preaching, personal meditation or simply for joy. The stories are divided seasonally (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Ordinary time) and thematically (kingdom of heaven, baptism, identity, mystery, awe, and how good news can be lived in ordinary lives.) All these stories are a reminder: each and all of us are part of THE story. It is a big story. It is a powerful story. It is as tender as a mother hen who longs to gather her chicks under her wing. These are all love stories: of an unconditional love our Creator has for each and all of us: beloved children of God, precious and beautiful to behold.