Sure to help people understand that they have a place in the world, and are valuable, and should give, but don't describe that as Christianity because it is not. The lesson behind this book is that everyone is unique, and special because they are being who they were made to be. In this heartwarming childrens tale from the best-selling pen of author Max Lucado, Eli the woodcarver helps Punchinello understand how special he isno matter what other Wemmicks may. In You Are Special the Wemmicks (Lucado's wooden characters) give out golden star stickers for those especially talented wooden people and gray dots to those who have no outward talents. how Eli the woodcarver helps Punchinello understand how special he is-dots and all.

That is ultimately what is disappointing about the whole series, it has this almost mythical view of the creator God, who wants to build up our self-esteem to the exclusion it seems of anything else.Ī pastor once said if your sermon does not end up with Jesus, it is not a Christian sermon, and these books don't end up anywhere near Jesus. You Are Special, written by Max Lucado, who is the senor minister of Oak Hills Church of Christ, reinforces Christian principles. By Max Lucado, Sergio Martinez, ISBN: 9780891079316, Hardcover.

You can see that in the distance through a crowd of trees, but it is vague and you can only make it out if you know what you are looking for in the first place. One day Punchinello (can we call him Punchi for short cos man, typing Lol) meets a Wemmick named Lucia who doesnt have any gold stars or gray dots (and doesnt.

The last book in the Wemmicksville series tells us everyone has a gift and they should use the gifts they have, or stay in their own lane.Īnother look to 'your creator' theology, and a 'self esteem' book, but ultimately disappointing as it stays a long way from the Christian theology of salvation through Christ by grace and then doing the words God had prepared for us.

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