Stories Told Under the Sycamore Tree: Lessons from Bible Plants
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (657 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0788019724 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 191 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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His work has received numerous awards, including first place in the Iowa Wildlife Federation's 1993, 1998, and 2000 Belt Buckle Contests and the 1998 Honor Award from the Soil and Water Conservation Society "for educating and inspiring viewers nationwide by portraying the beauty of nature and the environment." Patton writes and draws the newspaper feature "Nature Around Us." . About the Author Scott Patton is an Iowa native for whom artistic expression and nature study have been lifelong interests. A graduate of Iowa State University, Patton is well-known for his pen and ink drawings, pencil drawings, and acrylic paintings
"Lessons From All Things Bright and Beautiful" according to K. Alphs. After my friend Scott Patton had finished "Learning With the Lizard" he showed me some of his artwork for his next book. To be honest I loved the artwork but I had to ask him "Just how exactly are you and Sam going to write a devotional book about plants?" The devotional book I was referring to eventually became "Stories Under the Sycamore Tree" by Samuel J. Hahn and Scott Patton. The book is divided into nine sections each featuring . Stories Told Under the Sycamore Tree What a great adventure awaits the reader when illustrated pages turn on the theme of the plants in the Bible! Each of the 52 lessons is prefaced by a relevant scripture; then follows an inspiring and factual message by author, Samuel J. Hahn. Lessons are drawn out as an object for living and the reader is blessed with a prayer connecting the themes each plant displays. Colorful and accurate illustrations of each flower, tree or shrub . stories told under the sycamore tree Anita A. Hartley What an enjoyable book. The delicate illustrations enhance the stories and information. I have used this book as the basis of a program for a club meeting. You can read it all in one stretch or just take a topic at a time. Soothed by the language in the tales, you are surprised by how much you have learned. I keep this book in the guest bedroom for my friends to enjoy when they visit. As a librarian, I recognize the pleasure awaiting
The research is illuminating, and Scott Patton's excellent artwork contributes to the beauty of the volume.Wayne ClymerFormer bishop, Minnesota and Iowa Conferences, United Methodist ChurchFormer president, Evangelical Theological SeminarySamuel J. He is a graduate of Westmar College and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.Scott Patton is an Iowa native for whom artistic expression and nature study have been lifelong interests. But they're not just for youngsters; they're also excellent for personal devotions and sermon preparation. Hahn is also the author of Learning From The Li
Scott Patton is an Iowa native for whom artistic expression and nature study have been lifelong interests. A graduate of Iowa State University, Patton is well-known for his pen and ink drawings, pencil drawings, and acrylic paintings. His work has received numerous awards, including first place in the Iowa Wildlife Federat