Story Warren Weekend, Vol. 14, Issue 14

ByKelly Keller

Hello friends,

Big news around Story Warren: we’ve got a brand-new book for you this coming week! On Tuesday, in our store only, you can obtain a pristine copy of The Lost Legend. We’re coming back alongside Heather and Picket for some never-heard-before stories. Head to the store bright and early Tuesday morning to snag your copy!

In addition, to celebrate the release, Sam will be doing a livestream on Tuesday evening at 7 PM. There will be some discussion of the new book, some Qs and some As, and some giveaways! Don’t miss out.

Around the Web

A Conversation with Andrew Peterson about the music of Rich Mullins. Recently Andrew released the recordings from the Ryman show in 2017, in which he and friends played a note-by-note rendition of Rich Mullins’ A Liturgy, A Legacy, and a Ragamuffin Band. “For many of us, his songs were one of the reasons we came to know Jesus—or at least one of the reasons we moved to Nashville to try to make a career writing songs that were, in some way, tapping into what Rich was tapping into.”

The Day Death Tried to Swallow Life. “Good Friday, Death’s greatest victory, proved to be his worst defeat. A suicide by cross. He failed to reckon with Jesus as fully man and fully God. Dumb Death, no matter how wide you open your mouth, you can never digest immortality. You bit off more than you could chew. Jonah will always end up on the shores of life.”

Around the Warren

Sarah Dixon Young explored the idea of “Echoability” and creativity. “The challenge for us as parents is to expose our children to those primary perceptions which are most beautiful, and true, and good, full of virtue and character, while shielding them from the noisy man-made perceptions on every screen in every room. Then, once our children have imbibed the echo of the Creator from the world He has made, we can guide them to reflect what they have seen, to poetize their experience so that they are a “translation,” a “repetition,” an “echo” of all that is good in this world. Then, it may just point others to what is good beyond this world.”

Erica Robertson told the story of her children reading with an older friend in Look for the Light. “They saw my grandmother’s frailty and despite her inability to connect, they loved her without condition. Then, they generously shared their joy with another man they barely knew. How can one not see God at work there? Despite her sleep, my grandmother heard our songs of hope. Jerry, in a situation where many might turn to cynicism and bitterness, showed hospitality to us!”

Something to do with your kids

If you are a teacher or homeschooler, you might want to consider having a Shakespeare party next week. His birthday is April 23. Here are some fun ideas and resources.

Something to watch

Synchronize your watches for our Lost Legend LIVE this coming Tuesday night at 7 PM.

Thanks for reading. We’re on your side.

Kelly Keller
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