Cows Falling Out of Pastures and Potholes Become Object Lessons
Walter E. Kelly uses his powers of observation and his story-telling skills to encourage readers to consider the spiritual inspiration that even the most common objects and often-overlooked events hold. Kelly relates Gods purpose to animal and human nature as well as to unusual sources such as raisin trees, potholes and trash trucks.
(PRWEB) August 27, 2005 -- What do groundhogs, snow, raisin trees, and trash trucks have in common? How do cows falling out of pastures and potholes relate to spiritual living?
After more than 50 years in pastoral ministry, Walter E. Kelly answers these questions in a collection of original short stories in his newly-released book Little Stories with Big Meanings. Kelly encourages the reader to seriously consider the creation as well as the Creator.
The Reverend Francis Trotta says, Walter E. Kelly ranks as one of the best storytellers I have ever met...he has (and continues to show) an unparalleled knack of observation...If you enjoy his stories and pithy observations on nature, life, and the inner life of the Christian faith, then Walters vision has been fulfilled." Dr. Patricia Mathues adds, Walter E. Kelly is gifted with the ability to see Gods purpose and message in things and events that many of us may overlook. Through his stories, he challenges us to discover the purpose and presence of Gods message in everything.
"Little Stories with Big Meanings covers a range of topics from a story called Caught Without a Raincoat," that compares the protection provided by a mother pigeon with people finding refuge and strength in God, to a story about the lowly dandelion, The Flower With a Bad Reputation." Each story inspires the reader to read and enjoy, engage in personal devotion, or to use the story as an object lesson or sermon starter.
Since his ordination, Walter E. Kelly has served as a church pastor, a chaplain, and is currently a minister of visitation. He has and still uses his storytelling skills in all of these contexts to show the authenticity of life. By compiling this collection, Kelly invites his readers to share his insights.
ISBN: 1-59800-055-1 (paperback), 1-59800-056-X (casebound)
Retail Price(s): $13.95 pb, $22.95 cb
Size and Format(s): 6x9 paperback & casebound
Page Count: 144
Availability: Ingram, Baker & Taylor, BN.com, Amazon.com, www.outskirtspress.com/walterekelly
Author Contact:
The Rev, Walter E. Kelly
1816 Greentree Road
Pittsburgh PA 15220
412-344-3311
Publisher Contact:
Jeanine Sampson
Outskirts Press, Inc.
10940 S. Parker Rd, #515
Parker, CO 80134
jeanine@outskirtspress.com
888.672.6657 ext. 704
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