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Publishers Weekly, 2-5-2019: "Rokus offers a visual
narrative of Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection through artful
arrangements of stones, with scripture verses appearing
throughout. The figure of Jesus is crafted with a round, stone
head, and shapely rocks form his sweeping robe: "Jesus came to
earth to bring healing and joy to all who follow Him, and to lead
us home to God." Rokus represents "people who wanted to kill Him"
as sinister stone faces with angry, slanted eyebrows and open
mouths. Other scenes depict Jesus riding a stone donkey, washing
the disciples' feet, on the cross, and his resurrection: "After
three days, Jesus came back to life! We will all live again
because He conquered death." An inventive and moving telling of
the Easter story."
From The Banner, March 19, 2019: "Patti Rokus, has produced
another remarkable children's picture book combining her
visionary rock sculptures, engaging narrative, and Scripture
texts to tell the story of Jesus' healing and teaching ministry;
his death and resurrection; and his ascension into heaven and
promised return. The book concludes with a question that invites
readers to respond to the gospel: "How will you show your love
for Jesus?" The accompanying rock art portrays a red
hand--reminding us of Jesus' wounds--and a young girl. A festive
cloud of hearts billows outward and downward from the hand to the
child, revealing the truth that all our acts of love originate in
God's love for us.He Is Risen is a book to be enjoyed again and
again by children and adults alike. (Zondervan)
Our son loves your book. It has become our standard "church book"
to read and keep him quiet. The other night we were cleaning up
and he wanted to show me...again...that you had put "him" in the
book. He opened up to the page where the person is picking up
rocks toprove you had placed him in the book! You are making a
difference! -Dustin Bradshaw
Your book is so joyous and so beautiful that it made me cry with
happiness! What adelightful and lovely gift. Thank you so very
much for sharing it with me. -Janice Lefevre
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From the Author
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Why rocks and pebbles? Well, truth be told, they chose me.
I was compelled to pick them up. And once in hand, my eyes were
opened, and I saw what they were saying, "Jesus Christ is our
Creator, our Savior, our Joy, and our Master." At His command,
the ains move, the are healed, and dead come to life.
Why then would I be surprised that the rocks He made want to tell
His story?
I marvel at how all of nature glorifies God, and I yearn to do
the same. When one bucket of rocks turned into the nativity
story, I knew I had to find the Easter-week story, in rocks, out
there in the woods. Each hike gifted me a few rocks which
transformed into the scenes of the last week of Jesus's life on
Earth. I am simply the hands that moved the rocks into place, but
they are the ones that endured the shaping from years of trial
and experience to be chosen and given a voice. We too will be
chosen, called up, and blessed because of all our experiences,
mistakes, and hardships, by the only One who can. He will heal us
as we remain faithful to Him, trusting in His love for us and in
His timing. I hope these rocks rekindle awe for our great and
loving God who knows each one of us individually, and has our
healing, peace, and progress as His work and His glory.
Please come see more at RocksTellStories.com.
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