“Story” in Oral Cultures

The Impact of Using “Story” in Oral Cultures

Have you ever tried something new and been amazed (actually astonished) at the immediate, positive outcome? I remember when, as a young child growing up in the western U.S., trying to ride my bicycle without training wheels for the first time. Suddenly, with just a little more balance but without much more effort, I could go faster, turn right and left more quickly, and do special tricks on my baby-blue Schwinn bicycle. The smile on my face was so BIG that it stayed with me for days. Why didn’t I try it earlier? It takes courage to try new things, but once you do…