Follow the Star : Christmas Stories That Changed My Life

by Jakes, T. D.

• ISBN13: 9780399151330
• ISBN10: 0399151338
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-10-27
• Publisher: Putnam Adult

Summary

Christmas is a special time of year. Families gather for fancy feasts and presents are exchanged. But the true meaning of the holiday does not come wrapped in brightly colored paper and bows. The real gift of Christmas is the birth of Jesus; the celebration is honoring this miracle with those whom we love. In Follow the Star, Bishop T. D. Jakes shares the Christmas stories that touched his heart and shaped his life. He colorfully recounts childhood memories and deeply personal experiences that illuminate the significance of the season: family stories about the worst of times, when they found the spirit of Christmas despite poverty and hardship; stories about the best of times, and the need to slow down and appreciate the real gifts of fellowship, love-and God. Bishop Jakes also includes biblical stories that magnify the relevance of this blessed day, and with his unique insight, he lights the way to a deeper understanding of what Christmas is all about. Inspiring, heartwarming, and joyful, Follow the Starwill be a treasured collection of wisdom and warmth this Christmas and for years to come.

Author Biography

T. D. Jakes is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestseller God's Leading Lady. His daily morning show, The Potter's Touch, and weekly broadcast, The Potter's House, air nationally on Trinity Broadcasting Network and Black Entertainment Television. Bishop Jakes is the founder and pastor of Potter's House, one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation, where he pastors to an inter-racial congregation of more than 26,000 members.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Life Is a Journey	p. 7
Come, Ye Thankful People	p. 19
Exceedingly Abundantly	p. 29
You Have His Word on It	p. 43
Night-Lights	p. 55
Angels Watching Over Me, My Lord	p. 69
Bringing in the Sheaves	p. 79
Burning Down the Old School	p. 89
Be Careful What You Wish For	p. 101
Little Things	p. 113
A Little Child Shall Lead Them	p. 125
God's Timing Is Perfect	p. 135
Don't Wait Too Late	p. 147
God Always Has a Plan	p. 157
God Works with Wood	p. 169
Let It Go	p. 179
Back to the Future	p. 189
'Tis the Season	p. 199
The Gift That Keeps on Giving	p. 211
The Gift Remains	p. 221
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