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Your Story Matters

Author : Leslie Leyland Fields

Publisher : NavPress

Page : 225 pages

File Size : 26,5 MB

Release : 2020-04-07

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 1641582197

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Book Description

Your Story Matters presents a dynamic and spiritually formative process for understanding and redeeming the past in order to live well in the present and into the future. Leslie Leyland Fields has used and taught this practical and inspiring writing process for decades, helping people from all walks of life to access memory and sift through the truth of their stories. This is not just a book for writers. Each one of us has a story, and understanding God's work in our stories is a vital part of our faith. Through the spiritual practice of writing, we can "remember" his acts among us, "declare his glory among the nations," and pass on to others what we have witnessed of God in this life: the mysterious, the tragic, the miraculous, the ordinary. With a companion video curriculum from RightNow Media, this is a "why not" book as opposed to a "how to" book. Leslie asks each of us an important question: "Why not learn to tell your story, in the context of the grander story of God?"



Your Story Matters

Author : Nikesh Shukla

Publisher : Pan Macmillan

Page : 283 pages

File Size : 10,37 MB

Release : 2022-03-17

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 152905236X

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'Like a best friend giving you essential advice. I can’t wait to give this to every writer I know.' Candice Carty-Williams Why do stories matter? I tell stories to make sense of the world as I see it. The world I have lived and experienced, read about and heard about, and what I want it to be. I tell stories to make sense of myself. Nikesh Shukla, author, writing mentor and bestselling editor of The Good Immigrant, knows better than most the power that every unique voice has to create change. Whether it's a novel, personal essay, non-fiction work or short story – or even just the formless desire to write something – Your Story Matters will hone your skill and help you along the way. This book includes exercises and prompts that will develop your idea, no matter what genre you're writing in. It is practical, to the point and focused on letting you figure out what you want to write, how you want to write and why this is the best use of your voice. Accessible and thought-provoking, Your Story Matters will inspire you to keep thinking about writing, even when you don't have the time to put pen to paper.



Story Matters

Author : Liz Prather

Publisher :

Page : 208 pages

File Size : 21,90 MB

Release : 2019-09-12

Category :

ISBN : 9780325099507

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When we read a nonfiction text, what is the difference between one that keeps us interested and one that merely informs? Especially when the topic may be a bit, well, dry? The difference is narrative. The writer who threads a story throughout her text - using the tools of human connection, of narrative - is the writer who brings information to life. The argument she makes is compelling and real, because we care about the story within her story. This writer understands the power of narrative. In Story Matters, Liz Prather provides activities, lessons, exercises, mentor texts, and student samples to help teens learn to seamlessly weave narrative into their nonfiction writing. She provides concrete ideas for using the tools and techniques of narrative, including: - finding stories within any topic - using characters - creating tension - exploring structure - selecting details - crafting words and sentences. Give Liz's ideas a try and watch your students' writing rise to new levels. Because story matters.



A Story That Matters

Author : Gina L. Carroll

Publisher : Sparkpress

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 48,43 MB

Release : 2017

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 9781943006120

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Book Description

With each chapter focusing on stories from the seminal periods of a lifetime--motherhood, childhood, relationships, work, and spirit--A Story That Matters provides the tools and motivation to craft and complete the stories of your life.



Narrative Matters

Author : Dr Grant Bage

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 189 pages

File Size : 18,90 MB

Release : 2012-10-02

Category : Education

ISBN : 1135699739

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Book Description

In recent years there has been a massive revival of interest internationally in what story can offer to education. This book covers a range of issues at the heart of teaching history, such as the use of talk, the pitfalls of narrative as a pedagogical tool, translating curriculum content into lessons, story telling and story making. It also questions what it means to teach, the difficulties for teachers of remaining constructively critical of policy, and their own practice, during periods of national legislation and change.



When You Don't Like Your Story

Author : Sharon Jaynes

Publisher : Thomas Nelson

Page : 252 pages

File Size : 44,65 MB

Release : 2021-01-26

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1400209714

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Bestselling author, cofounder of Girlfriends in God, and writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries Sharon Jaynes reveals the secret to living a better story: understanding that the worst parts of our past are the very things God uses most. Many people don't like the story God is writing in their lives. The mistakes, failures, tragedies, and circumstances outside of our control linger in our minds and hold us back. How do we come to grips with the pieces of our stories that we wish weren't there? How do we silence the pain of what has been done to us and the shame of what we've allowed to be done through us? In When You Don't Like Your Story, Bible teacher Sharon Jaynes shows us how God untangles our most painful emotions with the fingers of grace, putting his redemption on display. In the hardest parts of our narratives, we get to see God's greatest work--and this changes the ending of our stories. As we overcome shame, offer forgiveness, and use our stories to help others, we find freedom from the past and learn to live in the restoration of the present.



Be Kind

Author : Pat Zietlow Miller

Publisher :

Page : 37 pages

File Size : 36,19 MB

Release : 2018-02-06

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1626723214

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Book Description

A thoughtful picture book illustrating the power of small acts of kindness, from the award-winning author of Sophie's Squash.



Whispers of Rest

Author : Bonnie Gray

Publisher : FaithWords

Page : 400 pages

File Size : 28,47 MB

Release : 2017-05-23

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1455598216

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Book Description

Life is noisy. But what would happen if every day - for the next 40 days - you soaked in God's love as He intimately whispered words of rest just for you? Whispers of Rest is a 40-day devotional detox for your soul, a spiritual journey to refresh you and guide you to greater peace, while helping you discover who God truly made you to be: His beloved. Renew your spirit with powerful affirmations of God's love with uplifting words of Scripture, journaling prompts for reflection, and practical challenges to spark joy. Bonnie will lead you to places of rest, where you can deeply experience the Savior's presence in your everyday life. This beautiful guidebook will create space for your soul to breathe: Soul Care Tips & Trail Notes - Reduce stress and nurture your body and spirit. Daily Beloved Challenges - Brighten your day by taking simple soul care actions. A Simple Prayer Practice - Deepen your intimacy with God through easy-to-enjoy prayer prompts, inspired by classic devotional practices. A lot can happen in 40 days. A new rhythm. A new heart. A renewed faith. Transform your life as you take the journey to say yes to God, embrace your true identity, rediscover your dreams, and begin your healing. Dare to enjoy each day fully and celebrate your calling as the beloved.



You Matter

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Publisher : SGM Lifewords

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 15,58 MB

Release : 2011-11-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0721307507

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Book Description

The message "You matter to God" is presented using the parable of the Prodigal Son. Cartoon. Age range: Children, Youth, Adults