Here is some information on Bill White’s previous books:
Speaking in Stories, Augsburg Publishing House, 1982
Why do we all like a good story? Stories give us joy, hope, visions of wonderful grace at work, says William White.
But how can we learn to tell Christian stories? How can we find good story ideas? How can we make our stories interesting? Speaking in Stories is full of practical ideas on how to begin, what to avoid, how to use stories in classrooms, camps, churches. White’s many examples of stories — from the Bible, folktales, modern parables, for Christmas — serve as a valuable resource as you weave your tales.
Speaking in Stories
Stories for Telling, Augsburg Publishing House, 1986
“Where can I find good, enjoyable stories that deal with Christian values?”
“What can I use to communicate the gospel in story language?”
Well-known storyteller William White here retells sixty fascinating stories and folktales, ideal for use in Christian preaching and teaching, at home, and at camps and retreats. The stories help communicate the gospel message by presenting issues of love and compassion, sin and grace, wisdom and foolishness, friendship and fidelity.
“White earlier published a book on the use of story in the church, Speaking In Stories, a fine book in its own right with some story resources included, but his second book is clearly the gold mine. Its purchase price will diminish in the mind of the purchaser each time the cover is opened…” Norman W. Wahl in The Clergy Journal.
“…the retelling of these stories has been done with great care and with obvious love for this marvelous medium.” –Pastor Glenn Taible
Stories for Telling
$14.00 (Tax included)
Stories for the Gathering, Augsburg Fortress, 1997
For gatherings large or small, this new collection of stories assembled by the well-known William White will capture the imagination of listeners of all ages. The author provides pastors and other Christian storytellers with more than fifty traditional and contemporary stories arranged under four themes:
- Christmas and Other Festivals
- Lent and Easter
- Faith, Hope, and Promise
- Wisdom and Foolishness
In addition to stories set in modern times, White includes several short fables by Aesop, Leo Tolstoy, and other classic storytellers.
Stories for the Gathering
In Over Our Heads, Augsburg Books, 2007
“There is a gentleness to the stories that (Pr.) White tells that stands in contrast to the harsh public image that goes with a lot of Christianity these days. These are not stories that judge or condemn. The book is written in such a way that anyone searching for spiritual meaning in his or her life can discover nuggets that can help them get through one of those days when they feel they are in over their heads..” -The Capital Times
“Bill White is a straightforward guy. He thinks straightforwardly. He writes straightforwardly. Most importantly, he pastors straightforwardly. And he does it all with ‘amazing grace.’ He has a way of telling stories that will not soon be forgotten. He avoids the cheap word and always goes after a faithful word, whether in the pulpit or on the pages of this book.” –Peter Marty (Pastor, Columnist for The Lutheran)
“Full of personal insights and real life reflections on Scripture, this book is a quick read of powerful stories from the words of Christ. Great storytelling permeates our culture and Bill takes us to the foundations of why the stories of the Bible resonate within us.” –Ralph Winter (Producer, X-Men and Star Trek movies, Hollywood, California)
$14.00 (Tax included)
In Over Our Heads
Stories for the Journey, Augsburg Publishing House, 1988
Jesus chose parables and stories as his way of communicating with people. His words capture our imagination as well as our rationality. Stories for the Journey offers delightful material for “converting the imagination” of listeners today.
William R. White provides Christian storytellers with retellings of more than 80 folktales in this practical sourcebook. Like his two previous books, Speaking in Stories and Stories for Telling, this new collection offers a rich treasury of illustrations for use in Christian preaching and teaching.
This book is currently not in stock.
Fatal Attractions: Sermons on the Seven Deadly Sins, Abingdon Press, 1992
This innovative sermon series focuses on the Seven Deadly Sins: “The Great Sin” (Pride); “Grumbling Against God” (Envy); “Let God Fight for us” (Anger); “Forever Spectators” (Sloth); “Giving Up Our Idols” (Greed); “Food Without Friends” (Gluttony); and “Settling for Sex” (Lust).
Three Creative Holy Week sermons on sin are also included: “A Second Chance” (Ash Wednesday), “God’s No” (Good Friday), and “God’s Yes” (Easter Sunday). In addition, the introduction on preaching about sin expertly delineates the difference between mistakes and sins.
“William White demonstrates the power of narrative to speak to the heart of even doctrinal issues like the Seven Deadly Sins. White weaves biblical stories, folktales, and personal experiences in sermons that are both winsome and convincing.” — Michael Williams (Editor, Storyteller’s Companion to the Bible)
This book is out of print.