• communication,  faith

    The Shepherds: Ready and Attentive [Advent]

    Advent is one of my favorite times of year. As a storyteller who coaches storytellers, I love that there’s a whole month of the year where we spend time reflecting on the greatest story ever told. The story of Christ’s birth is worth telling – and telling again. My organization’s mission is to help others get ready to speak – and THIS is what we’re called to speak about. In chapter 2 of Luke, we read about the angels’ proclamation of the Messiah’s birth to the shepherds in Bethlehem. Their reaction to the news – and that phenomenal experience – is such a wonderful example of why we all need…