Thursday, September 18, 2008

Inspirational Stories Inspire!



Humor stories, kids stories

My research into stories in the past few years have uncovered a number of stories that go well beyond a clever plot to amuse my listeners. They hint at a direction, or perhaps a meaningful message. They could even suggest a moral. The name of this elusive quality is not all that important. It is more important that the stories I tell possess it. I call them inspirational stories. JayStetzer.com



Inspirational stories give listeners something to chew on. They can mull it over long after they heard the story. It gives them something that points them a bit closer to their "true north."



Check out my website and the page entitled, "Listen." There are a number of story samples where you are liable to find some meaningful direction. And you are likely to find the inspirational stories sticking in your mind. The fact is, inspirational stories actually inspire everybody, even the storyteller!

story telling, World stories

In this fast moving, complex world, we all need a bit of "inner" direction to guide us as we move down the highway of life. We can be confounded and dizzy by all its twists and turns. To help us stay on the road, inspirational stories can guide us. It is like having your very own GPS. There is a wealth of inspirational stories available on all of my recordings. Listen for yourself!



Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Looking for World Stories?



Stories

For as long as humans could talk throughout the world stories have been told and retold. They act as vital threads that weave through the fabric of any culture. They lend definition, roots, and significance to society. World stories spread as the culture grows.

Short stories

I have been blessed by the number of world stories I have found from my travels throughout the world. And each time I visit another country I have the opportunity to learn a bit about it. So the world stories I hear have substantial meaning to me. And one of the benefits is to see how world stories come directly from the cultures of origin. The more I experience a particular culture, the more I appreciate the value of their stories. My travels have taken me to Southeast Asia, Central and South America, and Europe. I find myself amazed at both the differences and similarities of the various countries. jaystetzer.com/worldstories/worldstories.shtml

story telling

Some world stories are downright funny. Other world stories are filled with mystery. Many world stories are full of insight. Often world stories are enigmatic. Generally world stories contain lessons. All world stories entertain.

Regardless of their intent, all world stories express deep bonds with the fabric of a country and culture. The experiences of people are drawn in world stories. Inspirational stories

Funny story

To enjoy the breadth of subject matter found in world stories, listen to my CD entitled "World Full of Stories. It is an award winning recording that will take you on a delightful trip around the world! You can find world stories and more at www.jaystetzer.com. Folk stories