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What narratives have molded and
nurtured us as Mennonites? What new stories have the power to
reshape and transform us? The twenty-eight selected stories in
this volume reveal something about who we are and who we want
to be. They illustrate core values that characterize us.
Here you can read about peacemaking Native Americans, pioneer
life, revolution in Russia, migration, optimistic David Toews,
Annie Funk and the Titanic, a near hanging in Kansas, Orie Miller,
dismantling racism, Emma Richards and Marilyn Miller, Peter Dyck,
Mesach Krisetya, a new search for Clayton Kratz, and more.
As we come from varied backgrounds and experiences, we need to
pool our stories. We draw together in heart and mind as we share
events marking our life and faith, stories of ordinary people
whom God has used in extraordinary ways.God has redeemed us from
failures and endowed us with a rich heritage of faithfulness.
We can be agents of transformation as God translates our rich
legacy into a vibrant and relevant witness.
"These stories are true, interesting, and sometimes spellbinding.
After our morning devotions, I wanted to read just one story
to Elfrieda. We got hooked and couldn't stop."
-Peter J. Dyck, Storyteller
"In its own way, each story is a fragment of the master
narrative of Christ's love. For unity, let us embrace each other's
stories and recognize ourselves in the strengths and weaknesses
of others." -James C. Juhnke, in the Foreword
"Here are stories that quicken our sense of gratitude for
the convergence of two streams in our Mennonite inheritance.
They prompt us to tell and listen to other intriguing stories
waiting to be shared." -Robert Kreider, Historian |
