Sew Powerful Parables

Sometimes God uses the smallest things to remind us of His great love. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Almost New” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By attribution 3.0 license http://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0

God’s love can heal even our greatest hurts. But what about the scars healing leaves behind? Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Sunshine” and “Water Droplets on the River” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By attribution 3.0 license http://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0

Sometimes God delivers us from pain, and sometimes he holds us through it… Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Fireflies and Stardust” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By attribution 3.0 license http://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0

Our adversary often uses the small things to put big things in the path of our faith. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Vanishing”, “Gagool” , “Evening of Chaos” , “Awkward Meeting” , “Dreamlike” and “Night on the Docks” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By attribution 3.0 license http://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0

How do we respond when God inconveniences us? A story of His strength in our weakness. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Simple Duet” and “Clear Waters” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By attribution 3.0 license http://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0

Why do we sometimes feel so dry in our relationship with Christ? Because He is at work in us. A story of maturing as Christians. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Touching Story” and “There is Romance” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By attribution 3.0 license http://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0

This parable reminds us to keep pride from spoiling our giving. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Luminous Rain” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By attribution 3.0 license http://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

Why do we sometimes fail to recognize Jesus…when he’s standing right in front of us? Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Cheery Monday” and “Stoic Morning” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By attribution 3.0 license http://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0

What if Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine was set in the present day… Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Glitter Blast” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By attribution 3.0 license http://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

Based on the story found in Luke 10:38-40, this parable teaches us that God loves us for who we are, not what we do. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Continue Life” Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license. http://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

Free will is a wonderful gift from God and comes with awesome responsibility. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Continue Life” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By attribution 3.0 license http://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

So many voices vie for our attention. How do we hear God through the din? Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music credit: “Music for Manatees” Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license http://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

No matter how prepared we think we are, we need to listen for the voice of God. This familiar bible story reminds us to listen to that calling from the shore. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Montauk Point” Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license http://creativecommone.org/license/by/3.0/

You offer a treasure when you offer everything. A parable of giving. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Two Together” Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license http://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

The Story of the Rich Young Ruler. But this one starts where you’ve always heard it end. A story of God’s redemption. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Eternal Hope” Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 license http://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0/

Even a silly rhyme can reveal God’s truth. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Carefree” Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org./license/by/3.0/

The story of the nativity is the story of God’s great love for us…no matter who does the telling. Written by Dana Buck Performed by The RCC Players Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Silent Night”, Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem”, “Angels We Have Heard on High”, “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0. “O Come All Ye Faithful”, “O Come O Come Emmanuel”, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” Jon Sayles (freemusicpublicdomain.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Grandpa’s gift is a heartwarming story of enduring love between grandparents, children and grandchildren. Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Windswept” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0

The Touch is a parable based on a familiar Bible story found in Luke 8:43, and illustrates the power of affliction, faith and healing. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Angel Share” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Enjoy the adventures of Willie, Billy and Jan – the Saturday Payback club, as they teach us a little something about grace and forgiveness. Scriptural Reference Romans 12:17-19 Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Easy Lemon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/license/by/3.0