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    The Innkeeper
    The Innkeeper
    The Innkeeper
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    The Innkeeper

    By John Piper and Glenn Harrington

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    Only two weeks from his crucifixion, Jesus has stopped in Bethlehem. He has returned to visit someone important—the innkeeper who made a place for Mary and Joseph the night he was born. But his greater purpose in coming is to pay a debt. What did it cost to house the Son of God?
    John Piper shares a tale of what might have been through the story-poem of an innkeeper whose life was forever altered by the arrival of the Son of God. Ponder the sacrifice that was made that night. Celebrate Jesus's birth and the power of his resurrection. And encounter the hope his life gives you for today—and for eternity.
    This imaginative story has been redesigned and makes a great gift for families.  
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCrossway Books
    Release dateSep 14, 2011
    ISBN9781433530289
    The Innkeeper
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    John Piper

     John Piper is founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as a pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including Desiring God; Don’t Waste Your Life; and Providence. 

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      The Innkeeperby John PiperPaintings by Glenn HarringtonCopyright 1998, 2011 by Desiring God FoundationPublished by Crossway, Wheaton, ILISBN 978-1-4335-3025-8Piper brings a visit from the Savior to the Innkeeper of the Inn where He was born.A touching poem of loss and grief, and how the Lord will bring a sweet reunion to those who believe with their loved ones.Harrington's paintings are lovely! And they bring life to the story, making it even more endearing.Not just for the Christmas season, this book would make a wonderful gift of hope for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, and especially a child.This book is highly recommended for individual homes and study groups. I would think the reference to Herod's violence may be a bit much for children under ten, but should be fine for those old enough to understand the story of Herod's baby-boy killing.I give this book Five Stars and my Thumbs Up award!**DISCLOSURE: This book was provided by Amazon Vine in exchange for an independent and non-biased review.

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