For as long as humans could talk throughout the world stories have been told and retold. In the fabric of culture, they act as vital threads in the weave. They lend definition, roots, and significance to society. World stories spread as the culture grows.
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. In turn, that lends substantial meaning to the world stories I hear. And one of the benefits is to see how world stories come directly from the cultures of origin. My firsthand experience of a given culture heightens my appreciation of their stories. I have visited countries in Europe, Central and South America, and Southeast Asia. The differences as well as the similarities of the various countries impress me deeply.
Some world stories are downright funny. Other world stories are filled with mystery. Many world stories are full of insight. Often world stories are inscrutable. Generally world stories teach. All world stories keep us amused. JayStetzer.com
No matter what, all world stories maintain a deep bond with the fabric of their culture. People tell of their experiences through world stories.
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.
March 2nd, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Something that is memorable long after the gift is given. A memorable story is that kind of gift. And it is appropriate for all ages, children included. Think of all the pleasurable hours an entire CD of stories can provide. Imagine the trip around the world your progeny can take on the wings of a story!
My “Recordings” page on this website lists three story CDs.
March 4th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Holiday gifts. Gifts for birthdays. Those occasional gifts rewarding good behavior. I would search high and low for something meaningful, something unique. Most of the time it was rough going.
March 29th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Glad I found this. Your writing is great.
April 2nd, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Some world stories are downright funny. Other world stories are mysterious. Many world stories are full of insight. Often world stories are enigmatic. Generally world stories contain lessons.
April 10th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
You could say that my idea of nifty stories is stories that enlighten as well as entertain. I look for stories with certain underlying values that help the listener to set their internal compass when sailing through life.
Any story with a moral at the end sends the listener a clear message. It teaches using a concrete example. However, the lessons in many other stories may not be as obvious.
June 24th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
It is my job as a storyteller to sort out the meaning from all the information I hear. Also, I need to inject a bit of humor to make the tale palatable. Priceless humor.
Virtually every storytelling genre contains examples of priceless humor. Why? Simple answer number two.
July 12th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
I needed this very information a while ago.
August 1st, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Both my mother and my grandfather told similar stories. Once in a while, a teacher would tell a story that held profound meaning to me. I was surprised to find how memorable those stories were. To this day I still remember and follow those messages. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
January 24th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Helpful information.