The Abiding Tree by Michael Weissman

About the Book:

The Abiding Tree is a modern parable of endurance, renewal, and rest. An encouraging story for anyone who has spent their strength on others— and deserves to be reminded that life can still hold abundance for them.

The story is for anyone who has ever felt depleted, unseen, or worn thin.

Through gentle storytelling, scripture, and luminous illustrations, it reminds us that true fruitfulness is not in striving, but in abiding.

My Review:

This is a good parable for the weary. Weissman wrote it for a friend who had given everything and come to the point of having nothing else to give. This well illustrated book reminds readers of the necessity of abiding in Him. It is the secret to being able to produce fruit, even in dry times. It is an encouraging story for anyone who has grown weary and is unsure if there is any possibility of continued ministry.

This short book contains a good story written by Weissman with supporting Scripture. It also has quite pleasant illustrations painstakingly made with AI. It would make a good gift for one who is weary and needs to be reminded of the necessity of remaining in Jesus to continue on.

My rating: 4/5 stars.

About the Author:

Michael Weissman is a writer, filmmaker, composer, and storyteller. He is the co-author of The Paradox of Excellence, a business parable published by Josey-Bass, a Wiley imprint, and translated into seven languages.

His work - books, documentary film, music, and visual storytelling - bears witness to lives well spent. He is drawn to the people who shape the world most profoundly and are often the least fully seen, and to stories that help them feel seen, strengthened, and less alone.

Michael has led men's Bible studies for more than twenty-five years.

Fresh Perspectives Publishing, 52 pages.

I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from the author. My comments are an independent review.

(My star ratings: 5-An exceptional book, 4-Better than average, relevant and liked by me, 3-It is average, 2-It is below average and not liked by me, 1-It is practically unreadable.)