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Does Telling Bible Stories Change Lives?

Recently one of our SIU national partners and leaders from the Global South (made up of Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America) told me that he had taken the time to count over 700 stories in the Bible. He then said, “I feel ashamed as I have only memorized 36 of these Bible stories word for word in my native language and in four other local dialects. I should have memorized many more by now if I want to be more effective in my work to change lives.” Poof, my bubble of Westerner pride in having memorized three short, English-only stories burst in comparison to what this inspiring leader was sharing. He went on to say…