A Feather Blown On The Breath Of God

About the Book

A fun collection of short stories with a Native American theme, A Feather Blown on the Breath of God is a series of stories from that ancient time when it was common to speak with animals, plants, clouds, fire, and the very rocks themselves. The concept “all my relatives” respects the spirit in all aspects of Creation and teaches that humanity is created to be a responsible part of a truly extended family. You will meet a young Native American from a time so ancient that he is on hand to see the birth of the Moon itself. Watch him as he grows, earns his adult name, and becomes chief. Discover the wisdom of the Great Spirit in his many adventures as he is blown, as we all are, by the breath of God through life. His stories are great resources for parents, pastors, youth leaders, and church educators; yet, they are mainly designed to be read and colored by a child. As each character discovers their part in God’s web of life, they enable us to explore the miracle of God’s love and a plan of salvation that includes us all.

About the Author

Recently retired, Rev. Sheryl Stewart lives in Albion, NY. She has served parishes in Maine, Vermont, and New York, worked in corrections at Attica and Albion (as a medical and psychiatric RN respectively), and is presently available for pulpit supply. She is the author of The Friendly Beasts (Stories of Jesus) and her stories and prayers have appeared in Tigert and Tirabassi’s Before the Amen. Her stories are told to youth, or presented by them, during worship. After her granddaughter, Kristy, was born, she started sending her a “friendly beast” story every advent. When Kristy became 9, she compiled those stories as a Christmas gift and later published the collection. She firmly resists taking full credit for her writing, saying: “The stories aren't mine really. They're whispers of love I overheard while listening to God.”