Podcast Blog: S5, E16 - Lee and Donna Allen: Forgiveness, Family, and Faith

"Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it." That verse, Hebrews 13:2, inspired Lee Allen 30 years ago to write a Christmas story for his children entitled, "The Special Guest." This cherished book has now been re-released in a 30th anniversary edition, highlighting once again its central theme of forgiveness.

Lee wrote the words, and Donna Allen provided the illustrations. Together, they joined the Practical Faith Academy podcast to share their values of forgiveness, family, and faith, such appropriate reminders for the Christmas season.

Highlights of the podcast:

2:21 The Allens discuss their seven-day practical faith approach and what it has meant in praying for their one-month granddaughter with a heart defect

8:05 The book has a strong theme of forgiveness

13:15 Donna’s view on how illustrations enhance a book

15:40 Examples of what a special guest is

19:30 How to use the book to create lasting memories that span generations 

23:08 The hardest part about putting faith into practice

24:48 Their best tips for developing and maintaining a seven-day practical faith

26:40 How to find “The Special Guest” and the new sequel, “Legend of the Wooden Star.”

The Practical Faith Academy podcast can now be played directly on the Cecil Taylor Ministries website at https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com/podcast. While on the site, please check out everything Cecil Taylor Ministries offers, including our Instant Content books and video studies for individual learners, small groups, and churches.

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