The Giants Without Manners, is a modern day fairytale and commentary on our culture. Children love it because its about giants! Adults love it because they have met some of these giants in their everyday living. A delightful “Giants” song bookends the story.

The Land of Sighs, a modern day folktale of transformation concerning the unspoken, seemingly benign judgment, of a sigh. Granny Mona, the Queen of the Sighers, spoke thousands of things through a sigh until one day, when everything changed through the power of a story of healing. A great short story that packs plenty of punch and an opportunity for reflection and discussion.

The Grudge Bearer, is exactly that—a story of letting go and gaining everything. Once again, in a
parable style, Melea shortcuts us to the impact of what will happen to us if we carry grudges—
unforgiveness—against others. Ages 13 and younger find this story intriguing and those older than 13
find a Truth for personal freedom.

Suitcases, is a story about the cross. What are your modern-day self-sufficiencies that hold you back from the most dynamic relationship you will ever have? This story, with its layers of allegorical meaning, answers this question and brings definable Hope to the listener. Beautiful original vocal music, “Lines”.

The Great King’s Longing, is the second part of Melea‟s most requested story—“The King Who Waits.”To know God is a wonderful thing, but to know God longs for us and treasures us, pursues relationship with us, is almost too much for us to dare to believe. Let this story wash over your soul… and believe. A Song for the Darkness, is a “coming of spiritual age” story about a young woman who doesn‟t believe

she has a story worth knowing or telling. A message in the darkness and the dust of her now deceased Aunt‟s treasures brings hope alive for Constance and an understanding of the word „legacy‟. A story of vast importance for young adults and those that love them.

Ralph Twigger, the first story about everyone‟s favorite senior citizen. A single mom and her two boys move next door to Ralph turning his heart and life upside-down in a good way.
Ralph Twigger, Innkeeper, Ralph‟s Christmas story. A special gift bought by his wife, now passed,
speaks to Ralph of the eternal statement, “Is there room in the Inn?”

Ralph Twigger, Missionary, Ralph is on fire for God—filled with joy and a desire to serve. He is invited
to serve as a leader on the High School mission trip and it is here where Ralph and Todd Jenkins, one mean dude, have a meeting of the minds and hearts.

(highlights “Shadows and Light” by Perry Moore and the Shaker Tune “Simple Gifts”)
The Worriers, by Melea J. Brock. This tale weaves a family, alliteration, and the subject and drive of
worry into one hilarious frenzied reality resulting in a call from God. Children to adults love this story.
The Fisherman and His Wife, The Brothers Grimm captured a hilarious tale of truth concerning power
and position and the Truth that we can want to be many things, but we “…cannot be God!” Great story for a marriage retreat or Valentine‟s celebration.

The Grain of Rice, a folktale found in several countries. A story of the power of understanding and using the gifts and talents we have been given. Couples nicely with a teaching on spiritual gifts.
The Wooden Bowl, a German folktale, “… and a little child shall lead them”. A story about how to serve, love and respect the elder in our midst.

The Cobbler and The King, a folktale found in several countries. A king disguises himself to walk among the people he serves, only to learn of his own need of the simplicity of the common folk he longs to serve.

Actor Gary Bayer joins Melea in this telling.

The Land of Blues, by Melea J. Brock, a tongue-in-cheek tale about The Land of Blues learning a new
tune—one of gratefulness called “I Have.” Great family story.
The Rabbi’s Gift, by Francis Dorff, two great religions—Catholicism and Judaism—meet in this story and find they have much in common for “The Messiah is among you.” Deep. Great teaching material. The Selfish Giant, by Oscar Wilde, one of his most beautiful fairytales about a giant moving from selfinterests and possessiveness to selfless love by way of knowing the Christ-child. Great discussion story. Joshua and The Princess, author unknown, a spoiled little princess learns a lesson about judging others and true wisdom coming in humble containers, rather than proud and haughty ones. Great children’s ministry story.

The Willow-Leaf Eyebrow, a beautiful Chinese folktale about forgiveness, righting the wrongs we can,
and true love. Marriage retreat material. Great discussion material.
The Heavenly City, a Jewish folktale. A story about being satisfied with where we live and what we have.

This story leaps into discussion over being at peace with where you are at in life.

Mary Alice Bennett’s Box, by Melea J. Brock. A story about God speaking to a young girl from age ten
through her later years, which began with a box on a craft table at a camp. The story addresses loss, depression, hope and the love of a God who knows us intimately and personally. A story that Melea is often asked to tell. Children and adults alike love this story.

The Fountain, by Melea J. Brock. An allegorical story about healing and God‟s redemptive and
transformational love. Great sermon and teaching material.
The King Who Waits, by Melea J. Brock. This is her first story as she began her work as a storyteller. It
was written for a group of college students. Melea was asked to teach on the subject of a developing relationship with God. Rather than teach, she told a story. One of her most requested stories. See “The Great King‟s Longing” for part two of the story.

The Regular Kingdom and the Beautiful Kingdom, by Melea J. Brock. A look at what true beauty and
acceptance is, within a fairytale-like story. Especially popular with pre-teens.
The Land of Stinky Feet, by Melea J. Brock. An allegorical story about serving others.
The Sack, by Melea J. Brock. What keeps us from Him… from living a life of freedom? Unforgiveness,
wounds and hurts inflicted by others, never measuring up, hatred, grief, mistakes. An allegory about
letting go.

The Land of Now!, by Melea J. Brock. The old “tyranny of the urgent vs. the important” in a Dr. Seussish rhyming style. Mothers love this story! Dads agree with this story!
The Place called HOME, by Melea J. Brock. A piece of prose that speaks to the deep need we all have to be accepted, loved and wanted at home.
God Comes A-Neighboring, as told by Andrew B. Smither. A powerful true story about forgiveness told in the setting of the 1800‟s. Christmas is there, in all of its glory.
Abraham and Mary, a story from the Desert Fathers, appropriate for ages 12 and up. A story about sin and costly redemption.

Charlie’s Picture, lived out and written by Dr. Stephen Weathers. It could be the story told in any church across America. It‟s about judgment and tolerance, acceptance and receiving others as Christ would.

Church For The Found, by Melea. An allegorical tale of a „Church For The Found, membership 6‟—the
story takes The Parable of the Great Banquet or The Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:1-14, Luke 14:15-24)
to an up close and personal view in our age of “Churchianity”.

Have you ever listened to a story and thought, “This story sounds like a true story… or… That sounds
like something I’ve experienced?” This story will touch chords deep in your relationships and personal history with God. A story about forgiveness and hope. Part of the radio show “Christmas Wrapped In Story” that has aired through the U.S. and Canada Christmas 2009 and 2010.