Whenever aspiring journalists asked 60 Minutes creator Don Hewitt the secret of his success, he simply replied: “Tell me a story.” 

Our stories go to the heart of our identity: as individuals, families and churches. Our stories can also be a strong clue to God’s unfolding purposes in our lives. 

Here’s a fact we all have to come to terms with:  There’s a certain amount of trouble in life, and we all get a share.  It’s not a matter of God singling us out; it’s a part of being human.  “In the world you will have trouble,” said Jesus. 

LORD, WHEN WAS IT THAT WE SAW YOU?