The power of forgiveness is the power of God working in us.
EPISODE #98
Lost and Found
ABOUT THIS PARABLE
- Concept: A cab driver has an unpleasant exchange with one of his passengers. Later, when cleaning his cab, he finds her diamond earring lying on the backseat. His initial reaction is to gloat at her comeuppance and keep the gem. Then his God-surrendered conscience gets the best of him. The woman has her own “dark night of the soul,” as both discover the power of forgiveness offered and forgiveness accepted.
- Story Origin: Original
- Setting: An American City
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Precept(s):
- God has forgiven us; will we forgive others?
- Forgiveness brings freedom and peace to the forgiver.
- When forgiveness is offered, it can open the door for the Holy Spirit to do its work.
- Key Bible Verse: Matthew 6:14 For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you.
CREDITS
- Written and Narrated by Dana Buck
- Additional Voices: Jordan Miles, Patti Stevens, Janairie Capps and Toby Capps
- Devotional Thought Narrated by Kim Pratt
- Produced by: Beneath Blue Skies Productions
- Music Credit: Adobe Music - "Sunday Afternoon," "Light Jazz Piano Trio," "Funny Playful Comedy," "Sweet Acoustic Dream," "Spring Memories Waltz," "Peaceful Guitar and Piano Background," "Delightful Duet," "Expressive Violin," "Calm Sentimental Cinematic, Soft Ambient Music Background," "Relaxing Atmosphere," "Beautiful Autumn"
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.