{ "item_title" : "Stories with a Key", "item_author" : [" Sr. Frederick Perry "], "item_description" : "What if the key to understanding Jesus's deepest teachings isn't complicated theology-but a simple story? Throughout His ministry, Jesus rarely explained the profound truths of Heaven in plain terms when a story would do. When asked why He taught this way, His answer was striking: parables conceal truth from the proud but open wide for those with humble, seeking hearts. A parable is not a simplification-it is a key. And a key only turns for the hand willing to unlock it.In Stories with a Key: The Parables of Jesus and What They Mean for You, pastor and author Frederick Perry Sr. guides you through 25 of Jesus's most vital parables across the Gospels. Drawing from over 15 years of bedside pastoral caregiving, Perry brings a warm, conversational, and deeply practical approach to Scripture-proving that while people often forget dry doctrine, they never forget a story.Organized into 7 thematic sections, this book explores: The Kingdom of Heaven: Unpacking the quiet, pervasive growth of faith through the Mustard Seed, Leaven, and Hidden Treasure.The Heart of the Father: Discovering relentless pursuit and radical grace in the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and Prodigal Son.Grace and Forgiveness: Wrestling with mercy that challenges human fairness in the Unmerciful Servant and Vineyard Laborers.Prayer and Persistence: Learning how and why to pray through the Persistent Widow and the Friend at Midnight.Stewardship and Faithfulness: Examining what we do with what God entrusts to us in the Talents, Minas, and Rich Fool.Watchfulness and Readiness: Preparing a foundation built on rock before life's storms arrive.The Great Reversal: Seeing how the Good Samaritan and the Sheep and Goats turn human expectations upside down.Each chapter features the original King James Version (KJV) text, clear spiritual context, practical life application, a personal reflection question, and a closing prayer. Designed for daily quiet times, personal devotions, or small group Bible studies, this walkthrough invites you to do more than understand these ancient stories-it invites you to let them turn the key and open your heart.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/819/235/9798192353295_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "15.95", "online_price" : "15.95", "our_price" : "15.95", "club_price" : "15.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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