The Boy Who Cried Abba: A Parable of Trust and Acceptance
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From the beloved author of The Ragamuffin Gospel comes a book for anyone who has ever felt left out, lonely, or worthless. The Boy who Cried Abba is the heartwarming parable of Willie Juan, orphaned, physically disabled, and friendless. Into his lonely life comes Jesus in the guise of the wise and mysterious Medicine Man and, Willie is changed forever. Through his friendship with the Medicine Man, Willie Juan learns of acceptance and unconditional love. Here is a charming retelling of the ancient gospel story - the good news of forgiveness, acceptance, and joy in the friendship with God through Christ.
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In this warm, charming and unforgettable tale, William Juan, a lonely orphan and social outcast, struggles with the pain and rejection of his daily life. He meets the Medicine Man, mysterious and wise, and through him the boy learns that self-acceptance and true joy come through realizing the unconditional love of God and becoming willing to surrender to the unknown. Through Jesus, the boy discovers he can learn to love and accept himself and others and find the path from condemnation to freedom.
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The Boy Who Cried Abba: A Parable of Trust and Acceptance,Brennan Manning,Page Mill Press,1879290197,Boys,Christian fiction,Fiction,Fiction - Religious,Mexico,Parables,Religious - General,Christianity,Spirituality
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