Beloved human rights activist and 1984 Nobel Peace Prize recipient Archbishop Desmond Tutu retells eighteen of his most treasured New Testament stories, artfully highlighting both the biblical message and the rich cultural heritage of each. Every story ends with a short prayer, which further personalizes the message for each listener's own life. Archbishop Tutu’s wisdom, compassion, and sense of humor shine through every story, celebrating children all over the world by showing them how we are all made in God's image. Featuring a foreword by The Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, who delivered a riveting sermon at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and a note from Archbishop Desmond Tutu, this collection contains these stories: • Jesus Goes to Jerusalem with His Parents • Jesus Is Baptized • Jesus in the Desert • Jesus Turns Water into Wine • Jesus Goes Fishing • The Disciples Learn to Pray • A Woman’s Love for Jesus • Jesus Is Alive • The Good News And many more...
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