Tell Me a Story: Preaching with the Holy Innocents

Martha Sterne has long been a kindred spirit for those who find the power and grace of God in the faith and foibles of human stories. Her latest book, Tell Me A Story, is drawn from the last five years of her parish ministry-a time of transformation in her personal life and in the life of the parish she served.Also featured is Flash L. Sterne, a small dog with a shadowy past, a big heart, and zilch impulse control. After being picked up by the pound in his youth, Flash was adopted into the hapless Sterne family. His dream is to write a nationally syndicated advice column and here is his first advice: Adopt a dog. It'll be good for you.If you love great storytelling and are curious about the preaching process, prepare to cherish this book. If you want your friends to experience what it is like to see Jesus through Episcopal eyes, you will want to pass it on.