Several years ago, my pastor challenged us with a simple but life-shaping exercise. He asked us to fill in the blank: “I was put on this earth to ___.” The reason needed to be compelling—something that would drive us, shape us, and carry us through the ups and downs of life.

For me, the answer came clearly: “I was put on this earth to tell God’s truth through story.”

That calling has stayed with me ever since. Storytelling not only shapes my life, giving me fresh perspective and deeper understanding, but it also helps me become more like Jesus. After all, He was a master storyteller—we just happen to call His stories parables.

When I look at the Bible, I see how often Jesus chose a story over a sermon. He spoke of seeds, sheep, coins, and prodigal sons. His parables painted vivid pictures of God’s kingdom and carried eternal truths that still apply today. That’s the kind of storyteller I want to be, someone who crafts words in a way that awakens faith, brings hope, and points people toward Christ.

Writing is not always easy. It requires humility and persistence. But I keep at it because I believe God can use even my imperfect words to reflect His perfect love. And if through a story a reader catches even the smallest glimpse of Jesus, then the effort is more than worth it.

That is why I write. To follow in the footsteps of the Master Storyteller. To tell God’s truth through story. To live out the calling He placed on my life.