Last modified: August 15, 2022
Brady• August 15, 2022•
We all go through tough times, just as well-respected and courageous individuals did in Scripture (Elijah, David, and John the Baptist, to name a few).
But struggling in certain parts of our life doesn’t mean that we need to struggle in all of it. When we’re feeling sad, we need to look in three directions: within, around, and up.
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CloseNearly a third of Jesus' teachings consisted of stories, or parables. These seemingly innocent tales were not just given for entertainment though -- they were designed to penetrate the heart in a way a series of commands couldn't. They forced the listener to meditate on the teachings and make the change from the inside out. As such, they were exceedingly effective. Can we use parables today? Of course! Maybe not in the same way as Jesus, but using illustrations can still be effective if handled properly.
Last modified: August 15, 2022