Stories Worth Telling

“Human beings need to tell stories. Historically, it’s the quickest way we have for transmitting useful information to other members of our species. Stories are not simply nice things to have; they are essential survival tools.   And yes, the stories we tell ourselves are just as important as the stories we tell other people.”

~Hugh MacLeod

Behind every woman is her past.  Ahead of her, a future wild and untamed, penned by the mighty hand of the Author of all time.

These pages are worth turning.

And yet, as we interact here in the online space, so little of a person can be discerned – can be known.  We see but a wavering reflection, the cover of her story, and if she’s open and willing, we get to skim the Cliff Notes.

We believe that every woman in the Allume community has a story worth telling – a story worth hearing.  That the Cliff Notes are wonderful, written from her heart and lovingly offered to us, but also, that the story God has given her to live and tell is gritty and arresting and complex and amazing – just as she is.

Each month, we will share such a story.  We will trace a cover with our fingers, smell the glue of the binding, hear the crinkle of pages turn as a brave and beautiful woman unclasps her heart and un-shelves a volume of her life.

We will tell our stories.

So, as we begin to delve into the treasures contained within you, the woman of the Allume community, we begin with a humorous anecdote from Mandy of Daily Cup Of Grace, the winner of the Allume ticket from our opening Twitter party.  As you will see, there is always something worthy of note {and in some cases, a knowing giggle} happening just below the surface.

Enjoy!

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In her own words, Mandy writes: