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Once again, author Ralph Milton brings his enormous talent as storyteller to the task of retelling biblical stories. Based on the bestselling Family Story Bible , the Lectionary Story Bible includes many new and wonderfully engaging stories from both the Hebrew and New Testament scriptures. At least one, but usually two stories from the lections are included for each Sunday of the church year making Lectionarys Story Bible a complete lectionary resource for Christian educators, camp leaders, worship leaders, and families who want to share their faith at home. The book also includes a scripture index of the stories included in the collection, for non-lectionary settings and uses. Adept at handling even difficult material, Ralph Milton writes stories that are positive and life-affirming, use inclusive language, and portray a God of love to children and adults alike. Margaret Kyle has created many new illustrations brimming with the energy, curiosity, and joy that so characterizes her work. Lectionary Story Bible Year A is the first in a series that will cover all three years of the lectionary. The complete set will be an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to share faith stories with children and make the Bible relevant to young people today.

Julian's Cell is a unique work of historical fiction, an attempt to imagine Julian of Norwich's life as it could have been. This is the earthy story of "Katherine" - daughter of a stern and bitter mother. Married at age 16 to Walter, she loses both her children and her husband during the great plagues. She has visions of the passion of Christ and becomes an anchorite - she is "buried alive" in a cell attached to St. Julian's church to lead a life devoted to prayer and spiritual counsel. Today she is known as Mother Julian, or Julian of Norwich, the first woman to write in the English language, and one of the greatest Christian theologians and mystics of all time.

In this second volume of the Lectionary Story Bible series, author Ralph Milton once again brings his enormous talent as storyteller to the task of retelling biblical stories. Based on the bestselling Family Story Bible , the Lectionary Story Bible Year B includes many new and wonderfully engaging stories from both the Hebrew and New Testament scriptures. At least one, but usually two stories from the lections are included for each Sunday of the church year making Lectionary Story Bible Year B a complete lectionary resource for Christian educators, camp leaders, worship leaders, and families who want to share their faith at home. The book also includes a scripture index of the stories included in the collection, for non-lectionary settings and uses. Adept at handling even difficult material, Ralph Milton writes stories that are positive and life-affirming, use inclusive language, and portray a God of love to children and adults alike. Margaret Kyle has created many new illustrations brimming with the energy, curiosity, and joy that so characterizes her work. Lectionary Story Bible Year B is the second in a three-volume series that will cover all three years of the Revised Common Lectionary. The complete set will be the largest collection of Bible stories for children ever published, and an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to share faith stories with children and make the Bible relevant to young people today

Highlighting the joys of grandparenting, this book explores the meaningful connections and mutual rewards that develop between grandparents and their grandchildren. It emphasizes the unique relationships formed, showcasing the emotional and familial benefits that enrich both generations.

Ralph Milton knows how to spin a yarn. As an experienced and gifted storyteller, he draws the listener into the story, even when it deals with difficult subject matter. His easy-going, loving style captivates children and opens avenues for discussion. Listening to these stories helps children of all ages connect to what they hear in church. Margaret Kyle's energetic illustrations make each story pop to life. Together the stories and illustrations portray a God of love to children and adults alike.Year C contains many new and wonderfully engaging stories from both the Hebrew and New Testament scriptures. There is at least one, but usually two stories to choose from for each Sunday of the church year. Readers will find well-loved stories such "The Wonderful Wedding Party", "Isaiah Becomes a Prophet", "Jesus Tells Stories", and "Learning How to Give". Like the other two books in the series, Year C is synchronized with the Lectionary, making it easy to use for educators, and includes a scripture index for non-lectionary use.

Author Ralph Milton gives us a fresh, contemporary collection of Bible stories for children and families, containing more than five hundred colorful illustrations, and featuring stories about women and men from throughout the Bible. Since it's publication in 1997 it has become a best-selling classic in family literature.

Featuring a multimedia approach, this set enhances the experience of The Family Story Bible with 7 audio CDs of Ralph Milton narrating the stories and a data CD with projectable artwork. Organized from Genesis to Revelation, it provides an engaging way for families to connect with biblical tales. Perfect for sharing among generations, this collection brings the timeless stories to life through captivating storytelling and visual elements, making it an ideal resource for family gatherings and educational settings.

In this companion book, Milton shares insights about storytelling related to themes ranging from mythology and human identity, to social justice, changing from the inside out, tragedy, awe and mystery, hope and promise, and more. But the story is always central; the story is always "the thing." The videos include key biblical stories about seminal biblical characters â Eden and Eve, Jonah, the prodigal, Mary and Elizabeth, the Ethiopian eunuch, Zacchaeus, Mary of Magdala, Sarah â¦and more. In The Gift of Story, Milton romps through a lively reflection on what stories mean to humans, "the story-telling animal," how we can all tell stories to enrich our lives, and rejoice in the complimentary role that stories and the logic of science play in our lives. It's a fun read full of lively, refreshing stories and insights. The Gift of Story picks up where Ralph Milton's live StoryFest events leave off. Those events â led by gifted musicians, artists, and storytellers Linnea Good, Don McNair, Allison Rennie, Donald Schmidt, as well as Ralph Milton â were designed to provide a spiritual "shot in the arm, focusing on evocative Bible stories and personal faith experiences."

From its first publication, The Family Story Bible has held a special place among childrens Bibles. Its use of inclusive language for God, its emphasis on stories that depict a God of love, its commitment to telling the stories of the women as well as the men in the Bible, its positive and life-affirming tone all of these things have made The Family Story Bible a modern classic of childrens religious literature. Every bit as marvellous as the text by Ralph Milton, Margaret Kyles art bright and colourful, full of wonder and joy pulls it all together and helps bring the stories to life in the imaginations of children and adults alike