Writing for God’s Kingdom: Sharing Stories That Help Others

Writing for God’s Kingdom: Sharing Stories That Help Others

Stories are powerful—they make us laugh, teach us important lessons, and help us feel close to each other. For Christians, stories do something even more special: they can help people know God better and feel His love. Writing stories for God isn’t just about making up fun tales; it’s a way to share His goodness and bring hope to others. Jesus: The Best Storyteller Jesus was great at telling stories! He used stories to teach people about God’s love and how to live for Him. For example, the story of the Prodigal Son shows us how God always forgives and welcomes us back (Luke 15:11–32). The Good Samaritan teaches us to be kind to everyone (Luke 10:25–37). When we write stories about Jesus or how He helps us, we’re doing what Jesus did—sharing God’s...

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Sandra Merville Hart

Award-winning author Sandra Merville Hart loves to uncover fascinating historical facts for her novels and stories. She was an editor and writer for DevoKids, its Executive Editor, and now Editor Emeritus. Sandra writes historical romance novels. A Musket in My Hands, where two sisters join the Confederate army with the men they love, is the 2019 Serious Writer Medal Fiction Winner and a Selah Award Finalist. A Rebel in My House, set during the Battle of Gettysburg, won the Silver Illumination Award. A Stranger on My Land was IRCA Finalist. Surprised by Love in “From the Lake to the River” is set during the disastrous 1913 flood in Troy, Ohio. Trail’s End, in “Smitten Novella Collection: The Cowboys” “Smitten Novella Collection: The...

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