Hello…
from the editor
So. Many. Stories.
Stories just make sense, right? From childhood
we get stories. It’s almost unnecessary to go
into why stories are powerful or how they
impact us because we innately know that
they are and they do. From our earliest years
we connect with and through stories. As we
age we might let go of the cardboard crowns
and backyard plays, but stories become no less
immersive or important.
They’re so human. Every culture uses stories.
Stories unite people, break down walls, build
empathy and keep traditions alive. Yes, telling
stories, engaging with other people’s stories,
using stories to make people think is all so human.
Is there more to it? Does our fascination with
stories not so much show our humanity, but that
we, and stories, are God-breathed? Are they
yet another way in which we are reflecting our
creator? On Earth, Jesus told stories, He listened to
stories (especially from those who weren’t valued
in society) and used stories to transform hearts.
This is part one of a two part Resonate series
on stories. In this edition we focus on the
power of stories and next time we’ll dig deeper
into what this means for us as we seek to share
God’s stories among the least-reached and in
our own backyards.
As I write this, at work but at home, my newsfeed
is full of Covid-19. It’s full-on, everchanging and
sometimes scary. But you already know that, and
this edition of Resonate isn’t going to add to the
Covid-19 noise. Give yourself permission to switch
off from it all and enter another world through the
following pages.
Our website is jam packed with new digital
resources for May Mission Month and beyond.
In Step
www.globalinteraction.org.au/MMMvideos
A powerful short film sharing the stories of three
Yawo believers in Malawi, and how God is using
the Global Interaction team as part of their stories.
Resonate Videos
www.globalinteraction.org.au/ResonateVideos
Two 3 minute videos of people responding to the
same prompt from their own unique perspective.
Perfect to slip into your church’s livestream!
Podcast
www.globalinteraction.org.au/Podcast
Four episodes exploring the key themes of In Step
through stories from all over the world. Read all
about it on pages 7 - 8 of this edition of Resonate.
Cross-Cultural Worker
Update Videos
www.globalinteraction.org.au/WorkerVideos
Ministry updates and stories straight from the
workers you partner with. So encouraging!
Let’s dive in!
Teagan
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