parables

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parables

The pearl

1993
Kino, a poor Mexican pearl-diver, believes he has received the answer to his prayers when he finds a great pearl worth a fortune, but tragedy soon follows.

The parable of the lily

1997
A farmer's daughter receives a mysterious gift which she neglects and then discards, only to find out on Easter morning how special it is. Bible verses link the story to the life of Jesus.

The pine tree parable

1997
A farmer and his wife who grow trees to sell for Christmas give their prized, perfect tree to a poor family who cannot afford to pay for it. Text is interspersed with Bible verses.

The sunflower parable

1997
Logan discovers how much good can come from the sunflowers he lovingly tends all summer. Text is interspersed with Bible verses.

The goose and the golden egg

what happens when you are greedy?
2014
"In The Goose and the Golden Egg, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience to appreciate what they have. Aesop learns that when he is greedy, he ends up with nothing."--Provided by publisher.

The Ethiopian Tattoo Shop

1994
A collection of parables for those on a spiritual quest.

The tree that survived the winter

1989
This is a book for survivors who, on the other side of suffering, have found joy, new self-esteem and compassion for others.

The mud people

a parable of recovery
1998
For all her life, Kaila has been covered with layers of mud because of the abuse she has suffered, but her new friend Juta will help her cleanse herself of the mud that she has been ashamed of for so long.

Divine

a novel
2006
Mary Madison suffered an abusive past which led to addiction and promiscuity. When a divine power sets her free, Mary is filled with hope and love which prompts her to dedicate her life to helping abused women.

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