Sew Powerful Parables

A truly wise man never walks the grass alone. This African parable is a story of pride, redemption and the power of friendship. Written by Dana Buck Narrated by Ruth Mwawasi Additional voices provided by Vincent, Kevin, Alphonse, Alvin and Allen Oywak, Ishmail Islamov, Simon and Bill Nakhale Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Adding the Sun”, Rite of Passage”, “Infados”, “Stompdance”, “Savannah (sketch)”, “Tafi Maradi”, “Round Drums”, ”Night Cave”, ”Lotus”, “Dubakupado”, “Kalimba Relaxation”, “Hitman”, Movement Proposition” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Effects Credit: Wind Sound by Zapspalt.com

There’s a superhero hiding in all of us. A parable about the armor of God. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Additional Voices by Jordan Miles, Pete Jones, Marci Jones and the True North Kids Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Fretless”, “Wholesome”, “Life of Riley”, “Skye Cullin”, “A Very Brady Special” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/license/by/4.0/

She made a bargain with a gator. What could possibly go wrong… Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Five Card Shuffle”, “Bama Country”, “Sneaky Snitch”, “Deadly Roulette”, “Drankin Song” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In the hands of God, even the broken pieces of our lives become beautiful works of art. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Friday Morning”, “Heartwarming”, “Dark Hallway(clean)”, “Unease”, “Heartbreaking”, “Sad Trio” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/license/by/4.0/

This parable is the story of Gideon – a most unlikely hero. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “River Fire”, “Morgana Rides”, “Ancient Rite”, “Stay the Course”, “Crossing the Chasm”, “Royal Coupling” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/license/by/4.0

God calls us to produce good fruit with our lives. But do we know what that really means? Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Concentration”, “Leaving Home”, “Silver Blue Light” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/license/by/4.0

Sometimes discipline can be the greatest expression of love. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Additional Voices by Adrienne and Penelope Whitmore Produced by Beneath Blues Skies Productions Music Credit: “Reign” “Facile” “White” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/license/by/4.0/

The Christmas parable is a celebration of faithfulness. Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Wish Background” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/license/by/4.0/

This story is a retelling of the Parable of the Good Samaritan – in a way you’ve probably not heard it before… Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Feelin Good” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/license/by/4.0/

None of us can do everything, but all of us can do something. Starfish invites us to touch the life of a child in Zambia Written and Narrated by Dana Buck Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions Music Credit: “Peace of Mind” and “Ever Mindful” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/license/by/4.0/

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/