Haven Mankin

A Different Kind of Tree Haven Mankin

Publisher Marketing: This is a book about MY growth story, my "changing" story, from selfish sinner to a child of God. It is a spiritual growth journey, roots seeking nourishment from the surrounding "ground of life..".will you grow straight or grow crooked? To what are you connected to gain nourishment? Will you produce good fruit? Everyone is on this journey. Find your way to the good life, a life of "Living Water" (John 4:10). This book is your pathway through life's obstacles, the deadness of dry soil and the burdens of life as we all search for meaning. Follow me...you too can come to know Christ, who has already given you a precious gift you cannot buy nor work for nor deserve, if you will receive Jesus in your heart. Only the peace of God that passes all understanding can remove your obstacles; this is done by changing your heart and your mind in Christ (Philippians 4:7). The more you fight against Jesus, reject God and worship at the altar of the "stuff god," the more you desire and strive for what the world is selling. It is a dead ended killer. You will not have peace! You will have more obstacles in your path, your roots will be in rocky ground. Learn a different way to grow; turn to your only Savior - Jesus Christ and become... "A Different Kind of Tree" Architect - Adult Bible Teacher - Christian Lay Leader - Author - Wood Craftsman Haven D. Mankin