Do we own things, or do things own us?
EPISODE #97
The Far Side of the Fence
ABOUT THIS PARABLE
- Concept: A man is walking by a city park surrounded by a tall, iron fence. At the base of a tree, he spies a handle protruding from the ground. Reaching through the fence, he pulls a metal box from the ground. But no matter how he tries, he can’t get the box through the bars of the fence – but neither can he bring himself to let it go.
- Story Origin: Original
- Setting: A city park
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Precept(s):
- Things will appear along our path that seek to ensnare us.
- We must have the wisdom to let go of that which has entrapped us.
- Do we own “things,” or do they own us?
- Key Bible Verse: Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
CREDITS
- Written and Narrated by Dana Buck
- Additional Voices Provided by Frank Dunbar, Faith Ashbeck, Sydney Kappenmen, Jaiden Smith, and Pete Jones
- Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt
- Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions
- Music Credit: Adobe Music - "Positive Playful Classic", "Happy Joyful Journey", "Comedy (Bassoon, Pizzicato)", "Detective Comedy (Cinematic)", "Happy Positive Feel Good", "Inspiring Acoustic Guitar"
ABOUT SEW POWERFUL PARABLES
Sew Powerful Parables will tickle your funny bone, touch your heart and offer you a new way to experience God’s truth. Jesus often used parables to communicate His most important messages. Dana Buck picks up that tradition in a poetic, rhyming style that makes listening easy and enjoyable. All ages will love these stories full of memorable characters, insightful lessons and just plain fun.
After retiring from a 38-year career with the Christian non-profit organization, World Vision, Dana Buck now devotes himself full time to writing, speaking, and mentoring. His Sew Powerful Parables continue to grow in popularity as they charm audiences, readers and listeners. He is a Charter Board member for the nonprofit organization Sew Powerful, where he lends his expertise to further their mission of combating extreme poverty by training, equipping and empowering women and girls in the developing world. Dana resides in the greater Seattle area with his wife Grace and their neurotic cat. They have two children, Jared and Alyssa, and Alyssa is married to son-in-law, Ivan. No grandchildren yet, but Ivan and Alyssa do own and share their beautiful grand-dog, Odin. Reach Dana with comments or suggestions at dana@sewpowerful.org.