Beginnings & Endings

The Idea of Story

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a story is set in a place, but we might broaden that out to this: we live in conditions

Idea of Place

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it is helpful to know where we are in the story -- the reality of the middle changes everything

Symbols

we can probably tell our stories through a set of chosen symbols

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Power of Words

words describe reality and reveal character -- they are the constant link to meaning

Clues

we will not understand our story unless we remember it, and remember it well

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Memory

Unstuck

we might wonder if this is a good story, but there are clues this is an ultimately kind world

our story will seem to stall, not move forward, until we understand why we are stuck

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Good Endings

what does the story of Jesus mean for us who are faced with despair and hopelessness?

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Home & Adventure

we often feel ourselves pulled in two different directions: to find home or go on adventure