{"product_id":"if-the-tree-could-speak-the-story-of-the-cross-that-saw-it-all-9781400256396","title":"If the Tree Could Speak: The Story of the Cross That Saw It All","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover fresh hope as you see the miracle of redemption through a new set of eyes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eIf the Tree Could Speak\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e New York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author Tim Tebow invites you into the story of Jesus' crucifixion, told from the perspective of the closest thing to Jesus on that day--the wooden cross. This captivating poem portrays the journey of Jesus all the way to His crucifixion and resurrection. You'll see His death and His humanity in a new light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a large tree is cut down, it hopes to be made into something the whole world would admire. But after being stripped and beaten down into two beams, the tree is aghast at its new shameful form--a cross used to execute only the worst of criminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the cross to Golgotha and meet Jesus with fresh eyes as the cross discovers that it holds the King of kings, who has redeemed the tree's shameful form to become a symbol of hope for all of humanity. Filled with striking illustrations from Rommel Ruiz, \u003cem\u003eIf the Tree Could Speak\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs a compelling narrative written in rhyme from the perspective of the cross, making the crucifixion story accessible for all readers and levels of faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs a perfect gift for Lent and Easter, baptisms, or for someone curious about or new to the Christian faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs a great choice for churches to read from the pulpit, in Sunday school classes, or in small groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCome to the cross and embrace the love and redemption that Jesus offers to everyone who believes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuiz, Rommel:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eRommel Ruiz is a Dominican American art director, illustrator, and designer. His diverse body of work includes brand systems, children's books, films, and animated series. He has collaborated with clients such as Cartoon Network, Imaginary Forces, Crossway, Amazon, HarperCollins, and the BibleProject. Rommel lives in the lush Pacific Northwest with his wife, Anny, and their two daughters, Bel and Lyz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTebow, Tim:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eTim Tebow is a speaker, entrepreneur, college football analyst for ESPN and the SEC Network, and author of five \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestsellers, including \u003cem\u003eShaken\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThis Is the Day\u003c\/em\u003e, and the children's book series \u003cem\u003eBronco and Friends\u003c\/em\u003e. Prior to his current endeavors, Tim was an NFL quarterback, a two-time NCAAF national champion, a Heisman Trophy winner, and a College Football Hall of Fame inductee.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe's also the founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation, dedicated to bringing Faith, Hope, and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. Since 2010, the foundation has served some of the world's Most Vulnerable People--the real MVPs--across more than 100 countries through ministry focuses in Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation, Orphan Care and Prevention, Profound Medical Needs, and Special Needs.\u003c\/p\u003e Tim is married to Demi-Leigh Tebow--speaker, author, entrepreneur, and former Miss Universe 2017. They live in Jacksonville, Florida with their daughter, Daphne, and their three dogs, Chunk, Kobe, and Paris. ","brand":"Thomas Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52039829782802,"sku":"9781400256396","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f2330e2d-d064-4c06-9fc5-11ec5cb0cceb.jpg?v=1771416756","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/if-the-tree-could-speak-the-story-of-the-cross-that-saw-it-all-9781400256396","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}