The simple faith of Mister Rogers [eBook - NC Digital Library] : spiritual insights from the world's most beloved neighbor

**Celebrate the release of __A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood__ starring Tom Hanks with an inside look at Mister Rogers' spiritual legacy.**__NBC Nightly News____The Simple Faith of Mr. Rogers__ Celebrate the release of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks with an inside look at Mister Rogers' spiritual legacy. For more than 30 years, Fred Rogers was the kindly neighbor of children worldwide. Why were kids drawn to him? Mining personal interviews and correspondence, this book goes beyond Rogers's gentle manner and signature red sweater to reveal the deep faith that sustained him in his many roles—television personality, educator, philosopher, and minister. Tom Brokaw of NBC Nightly News once said of the American icon Fred Rogers, "Mister Rogers was an ordained minister, but he never talked about God on his program. He didn't need to." Eight years before his death, Fred Rogers met author, educator, and speaker Amy Hollingsworth. What started as a television interview turned into a wonderful friendship spanning dozens of letters detailing the driving force behind this gentle man of extraordinary influence. This special book is a treat for fans everywhere, containing: An intimate portrait of the real Mister Rogers An exploration of the beloved star's deep faith journey and its lasting impact Personal interviews and letters The Simple Faith of Mr. Rogers focuses on Mr. Rogers' spiritual legacy, but it is much more than that. It shows us a man who, to paraphrase the words of St. Francis of Assisi, "preached the gospel at all times; when necessary, he used words." Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood with an inside look on Mr. Rogers' spiritual legacy. It shows us a man who, to paraphrase the words of St. Francis of Assisi, "preached the gospel at all times; when necessary he used words."Tom Brokaw of NBC Nightly News once said of the American icon Fred Rogers, "Mister Rogers was an ordained minister, but he never talked about God on his program. He didn't need to."Eight years before his death, Fred Rogers met author, educator, and speaker Amy Hollingsworth. What started as a television interview turned into a wonderful friendship spanning dozens of letters detailing the driving force behind this gentle man of extraordinary influence. Educator? Philosopher? Psychologist? Minister? Here is an intimate portrait of the real Mister Rogers.The Simple Faith of Mr. Rogers focuses on Mr. Rogers' spiritual legacy, but it is much more than that. It shows us a man who, to paraphrase the words of St. Francis of Assisi, "preached the gospel at all times; when necessary he used words."

Tom Brokaw of NBC Nightly News once said of the American icon Fred Rogers, "Mister Rogers was an ordained minister, but he never talked about God on his program. He didn't need to."

Eight years before his death, Fred Rogers met author, educator, and speaker Amy Hollingsworth. What started as a television interview turned into a wonderful friendship spanning dozens of letters detailing the driving force behind this gentle man of extraordinary influence. Educator? Philosopher? Psychologist? Minister? Here is an intimate portrait of the real Mister Rogers.

The Simple Faith of Mr. Rogers focuses on Mr. Rogers' spiritual legacy, but it is much more than that. It shows us a man who, to paraphrase the words of St. Francis of Assisi, "preached the gospel at all times; when necessary he used words."

A Personal Friend Of The Ordained Presbyterian Pastor And Children's Television Icon Explores Mr. Rogers' Faith And His Christian Journey, Offering Spiritual Insights On Such Topics As Forgiveness, Honesty, The Power Of Silence, And Prayer. A Legacy Of Spiritual Toast Sticks. Introduction: The Real Mister Rogers -- Pt. 1. Toast Sticks For The Heart. The Importance Of Taking Time, The Importance Of Silence -- A Presence Transformed By Prayer -- The Wondrous Work Of The Holy Spirit -- Pt. 2. Toast Sticks For The Eyes. The Best Gift: Your Honest Self -- Who Is My Neighbor? -- The Power Of Forgiveness -- Pt. 3. Toast Sticks For The Hands. The Least Of These -- Difficult Times -- Heading Toward Heaven. Amy Hollingsworth. Includes Bibliographical References. He was their neighbor, their friend. And for over thirty years, Fred Rogers visited so quietly with the children of America that nobody dreamed he was a Presbyterian minister. Using puppets instead of a pulpit, this icon of children's television shared with Ameria's youngsters the basic principles of the Christian faith - forgiveness, kindness, compassion, respect and made those values real for his audience The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers focuses on the "spiritual legacy of a man who, to paraphrase the words of St. Francis of Assisi, 'preached the gospel at all times, and when necessary, used words'"--Back cover