Jesus could have given his followers a map showing the path from here to eternity that would have offered a nice, neat shortcut through the complex tangle of life. 

Instead, all he says is “Follow Me.”

What on earth does that mean?

Author Michelle Van Loon heard that question again and again from the people she encountered on the street, in art galleries and bookstores and churches and gas stations.  They were asking the same questions about faith and life that she had.  As Michelle grappled with what it means to live a follower’s life, she discovered the raw beauty and truthful power of Jesus’ parables.  She is learning that these stories are meant to be our story. 

Parablelife: Living the stories Jesus told in real time offers readers a fresh, contemporary look at 10 of Jesus stories that tells us what it means to follow Him, step by step, choice by choice. (see table of contents.) 

Uprooted: Growing a Parablelife from the Inside Out examines the messy and miraculous way that growth and change happens in our lives.  Jesus’ stories starring grocery store ingredients like mustard seeds, yeast, wine and figs help us learn something about His power to transform us from the inside out.  (see table of contents.) 

Each chapter in these books features an unexpected, Biblically faithful re-telling of His story; the story in a contemporary person’s experience; and thoughts and questions that will help readers connect with God and spark dialogue with others.

These books are written with a creative, authentic voice that resonates with seekers and strugglers alike.  Parablelife and Uprooted are not “how to” books, but powerful reminders of “why to”.