Lawrence M. Ventline, D. Min.
Everyone and everything belongs in our world. Each has its place in creation. However made - perfect or less than so in the eyes of the beholder - no one and nothing is an accident.
The lesson learned within reminds the reader that all persons and things have their place in God's crafting, regardless of one's attitude.
"Explores the dignity of each one of us within a lovely Christmas setting."
- Elaine Babbish
"Never have I read a brief summary of God's eyes and inclusion of all creation so praisefully and gracefully on our fragile, evergreen Earth."
- Jeff Mott
Storyteller Lawrence Ventline gives this true account of his adventure with a Christmas tree purchase. A long-time religion writer for The Detroit News, the author holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore, Maryland. Seven other books have been written by this board certified professional counselor, pastor, and certified parsonal trainer and nutrition and wellness consultant. Recipient of Detroit's 1996 Human Rights Award, Fr. Ventline is on special assignment for the Archdiocese of Detroit. Reach him at
www.interfaithwork.com.
"Nothing's perect but God and math, I recalled.
"In a culture of denial, anger, and perfection, Teresa, my just-named crooked tree, was "perfect" the way God made her. Who am I to say what's crooked and what's not?"
