Synopses & Reviews
Time magazine has called him America's best preacher and praised his "overwhelming gift." Now
New York Times bestselling author T.D. Jakes presents the perfect book for the holidays-a heartwarming collection of stories and reminiscences that will bring readers a deeper understanding of the true meaning of Christmas.
Amidst the family gatherings and the exchanging of presents, the true meaning of Christmas--the birth of Jesus--tends to get lost. Now, T.D. Jakes pays homage to the miracle behind the holiday.
In Follow the Star, T.D. Jakes leads a journey that makes Christmas past and present come alive through deeply personal experiences that shaped his life: family stories about finding the Christmas spirit during the worst hardships, and of the need to appreciate fellowship, love, and God-the real gifts of the holiday. With his unique insight, warmth, and wisdom, Bishop Jakes embraces fully the magnificent miracle of the birth of Christ.
Synopsis
The New York Times bestselling author's holiday gift of warmth and wisdom--Christmas stories that changed his life--now in paperback.
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author T. D. Jakes presents the perfect gift for the holidays: a heartwarming collection of stories and reminiscences that will bring readers a deeper understanding of the true meaning of Christmas. At Christmas, families gather and presents are exchanged. But the true meaning of the holiday does not come wrapped in brightly colored paper, nor are scrumptious meals the reason for the season. The real gift of Christmas is the birth of Jesus--and the celebration is to honor the miracle with those we love.
In Follow the Star, T. D. Jakes illuminates the meaning of the holiday through family stories about finding the Christmas spirit during the worst times of poverty and hardship--and of the need during the best of times to slow down and appreciate fellowship, love, and God. With warmth and wisdom, Bishop Jakes makes Christmas past and present come alive--and leads us to embrace fully the magnificent miracle of the birth of Christ.
Synopsis
The "New York Times" bestselling author shares with readers a holiday gift of warmth and wisdom--Christmas stories that changed his life.
About the Author
T.D. Jakes is the author of many bestselling books. His daily morning show, The Potter's Touch, and his weekly broadcast, The Potter's House, air on Trinity Broadcasting and Black Entertainment Network in the U.S., Europe, and South America. Bishop Jakes is the the founder and pastor of Potter's House, one of the fastest growing churches in the nation, where he ministers to an interracial congregation of more than 26,000 members.