If the Tree Could Speak: The Story of the Cross That Saw It All – The Perfect Christian Gift for Lent and Easter
by Tim Tebow (Author), Rommel Ruiz (Illustrator) · ASIN: 1400256399
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Discover fresh hope as you see the miracle of redemption through a new set of eyes.In If the Tree Could Speak, New York Times bestselling 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.When 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.Follow 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, If the Tree Could SpeakIs a compelling narrative written in rhyme from the perspective of the cross, making the crucifixion story accessible for all readers and levels of faithIs a perfect gift for Lent and Easter, baptisms, or for someone curious about or new to the Christian faithIs a great choice for churches to read from the pulpit, in Sunday school classes, or in small groupsCome to the cross and embrace the love and redemption that Jesus offers to everyone who believes.
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I didn’t expect this book to hit me the way it did. I picked it up thinking I’d read a nice, inspirational story. What I got instead was something deeply personal, disarming, and unforgettable. Tim Tebow doesn’t just write words on a page - he reaches straight into your heart and gently reminds you what truly matters.The brilliance of this book is in its simplicity. Seeing the story through the eyes of a tree - the very tree that would one day become the cross - completely reshapes the way you experience it. It makes the sacrifice feel real. You don’t just read it… you feel it. You feel the weight, the love, the purpose. It slowed me down in the best possible way and forced me to reflect on my own life, my own purpose, and the quiet ways we’re all part of something bigger than ourselves.What struck me most was the overwhelming sense of hope woven into the story. This isn’t a story of loss - it’s a story of meaning. Of redemption. Of how even something ordinary, overlooked, and rooted in one place can be part of the most extraordinary purpose imaginable.Tim Tebow’s heart shines through every sentence. His sincerity is undeniable. There’s no ego here. Just humility, reverence, and a genuine desire to help readers see love, sacrifice, and faith from a fresh perspective. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith or simply searching for something meaningful, this book meets you exactly where you are.
