From Publishers Weekly
Spend time with the people you love; remember that Jesus is the real reason for the holiday; don't lose sight of the important things in the holiday rush. These are familiar Christmas lessons, but Bishop Jakes's charismatic style infuses them with new freshness in this endearing book of personal remembrances of the Christmas season. Quite a stretch from Jakes's usual fare (Woman, Thou Art Loosed; God's Leading Lady), this volume aims to pull the essence out of the Bible's Christmas story, connecting the significance of the star that led the wise men to the infant Savior, to the greater Star, Jesus Christ. "Without Him, the paths we travel on during our years here are rocky and slippery, our days are dark and empty," Jakes writes. "He is not only the one we worship; He is the one we follow." Jakes uses the ongoing theme of following Jesus to encourage his readers to dream big dreams, to have the patience to see them realized in God's timing and to retain hope no matter how tough the circumstances. Such uplifting moral lessons are made even more pleasant by the author's inclusion of personal holiday anecdotes. He mentions his pleasure in cooking up tasty Christmas treats, for example, and his dread of climbing onto the roof to take down lights once December 25th has passed. Warm, touching and comical at the same time, this charming book will be a cheerful addition to the shelf during the holidays, with meaningful principles that apply all year long. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

FROM OUR EDITORS

In the holiday hoopla, family gatherings, and exchanging of presents, we sometimes lose a sense of the true meaning of Christmas. In Follow the Star, Bishop T. D. Jakes recounts a personal journey that taught him the miracle behind the holiday. Sharing family stories, he describes how life's worst hardships laid him open for God's greatest gift.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

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. Scrumptious meals and special treats are not the reasons for the season. The real gift of Christmas is the birth of Jesus; the celebration is to honor this miracle with those we love. In Follow the Star, T. D. Jakes reminds of us what Christmas is all about. He shares the Christmas stories that have touched his heart and shaped his life. His childhood memories and deeply personal experiences come alive and illuminate the meaning 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. Biblical stories magnify the relevance of this blessed day, and with his unique insight Bishop Jakes lights the way to a deeper understanding of the holiday.

With gentle guidance and inspirational messages, Bishop Jakes takes us on a journey to Christmases past and present, and leads us to embrace fully the magnitude of the miracle as we celebrate the birth of Christ.

FROM THE CRITICS

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This thoughtful book is the perfect way to relax and remember the reason for the season.

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