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When Story Becomes Life is the title of a new book by Dr. Erwin Brese. The book is a compendium of his short stories based on his experiences as a pastor, counselor, admin-istrator, professor, author, spiritual mentor and educator. It is on sale at the main office of the Samaritan Counseling Center, 322 Old Falls Blvd. North Tonawanda, NY14120, 716-743-9117, www.SCCWNY.org as well as at Life Resources Bookstore, 1551 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, NY.
Copies may also be found in churches or bookstores including Benders (Clarence), The Light- house (SW Blvd), Concordia Seminary Book- store in St. Catharines, Ontario. The book con-
tains 15 narratives and sells for $9.50 (add
& $2.50 for shipping and handling), with pro- ceeds benefiting the Samaritan Counseling Center and will be used to assist clients who are unable to pay the full amount for their counseling.
Some reader’s responses
:“Wonderful, I like the one about Jesus’ temp-tation the best.” Kentucky Dentist, a Southern Baptist.
“I guess I never thought of biblical people as real people like us” Western New York laymen
“When I tell stories in my sermons, they usually fall flat. You tell them like Jesus did.” Young Pastor in Missouri
“you know, I never understood parables in the Bible, and I don’t really understand yours either.” Western New York laymen
“I got to know you better reading this book . I see you as someone who really enjoys our humanity.” A relative
“I got to know you better reading this book. I see you as someone who really enjoys our humanity.” A family relative
"We appreciate your literary work. You have immersed yourself in our Lord's mission and ministry, and you are able to sensitively comm-unicate the intimacy of faith to your readers. From your initial `incarnation' into the lifeof the seed to pastoral counseling closing reports, the entire book reveals your ability to place yourself into the reality of living org-anisms, the Nativity family and Jesus as well." Retired Lutheran Bishop and wife in IL.
"What an appropriate title! Indeed, the faith was passed (given) through story from one generation to the next for over 1000 years before it was written. In addition, Rabbinical records are rich with stories that apply the faith given us.” LCMS Synodical official
"What a treasure! I will be sharing it with my Bible study group at church." An 85-year-old lay woman in IL
"I can relate to these people in this book." A Stephen Minister
(PRINT THIS PAGE, FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW, THEN MAIL WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER.)
Book Order
When Story Becomes Life
by Dr. Erwin Brese
A collection of parables, narratives and counseling stories in a book, edited by the Samaritan Staff.
Price - $9.50
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322 Old Falls Blvd.
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Autographed copies may be picked up at the Center after notification of publication delivery.
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