Discoveries made while reconnecting God's story to scripture and service

Story was much more nuanced than I had ever anticipated. Cross-cultural experience drove home the need to identify and define the various nuances of story. This resulted in a threetier classification of stories. I then reevaluated the role of narrative and metanarrative as well. Will these classifications eliminate noise in communication? Certainly not, but they will definitely help Christian teachers maximize clarity, thereby facilitating authentic transformation as individuals find their place in God's story. Key Words: Story, Narrative, Narrative Teaching, Metanarrative, Chronological Bible Teaching, Orality
The word story has confused me for some time. Since I have been involved in its use and analysis for almost four decades, that is a lot of confusion! In [...]