Eugene H. PetersonStories are verbal acts of hospitality.
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Stories are verbal acts of hospitality meaning stories are like the food that is shared among friends. Stories are like food because they can nourish our minds, bodies, and souls. When we share stories with others, we get to know them better. We also get to know ourselves better. It’s important to share stories so that we can connect with others while experiencing what they are experiencing.
Source: Christ Plays In Ten Thousand Places: A Conversation In Spiritual Theology
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