The first title, is not a book, it is a National Geographic that is dedicated to "Jesus, his Apostles" and the Early rise and days of the church.
This is beautifully illustrated with breath taking photos that only add to written text. The text is a combination of National Geographic's writings concerning who Jesus was and the impact he and his Apostles had, but also quotes from the Gospels as well.
Next is a very powerful book by Laurie Beth Jones, it is "Jesus C.E.O" This book shows examples of how Jesus acted in the world; Chapters are titled He did not waste his time judging others, He was willing to Look Foolish and He Expressed himself.
Laurie Beth Jones will ask questions either at the beginning of a chapter or as the reader gets deeper in the chapter.
In Chapter 1 "He said I am." She starts with a question about did Jesus know how and what he was at the very beginning? Or did he discover his identity as soon as he was three years old?
Most of know that according to The Bible Jesus did not know who he was until he was in his teens and went to temple and discussed scripture with the Rabbis,
Yet her approach opens our minds, when do we become aware that we are called to serve, when we realize that Jesus is real and has always been waiting for us?
The book does one thing exceptionally well, it gets the reader to think and to look at themselves. Are they doing what God has called them to do, or are they just sitting on the side line?
Our last book today is by James Harpur with assistance from the Reverend Marcus Braybrooke and is published by Reader's Digest.
This book carries itself with a great deal of narration that tells the main story of Saul's transformation from Jewish pursecuter of the Christian community to becoming Paul a man who became one of the strongest and devoted followers of Jesus.
Also there are quotations from the books that Saul//Paul came to conversion and became a man of courage and principle who even when facing death he remained strong but remained calm and trusted in God.
This book is special to me, because Paul is a hero who I identify tremendously. At another time I will explain why.
So done for today. Tomorrow is a new day with the letter of the day being K. we will have to wait and see what I come up with to fill in this letter.
This is beautifully illustrated with breath taking photos that only add to written text. The text is a combination of National Geographic's writings concerning who Jesus was and the impact he and his Apostles had, but also quotes from the Gospels as well.
Next is a very powerful book by Laurie Beth Jones, it is "Jesus C.E.O" This book shows examples of how Jesus acted in the world; Chapters are titled He did not waste his time judging others, He was willing to Look Foolish and He Expressed himself.
Laurie Beth Jones will ask questions either at the beginning of a chapter or as the reader gets deeper in the chapter.
In Chapter 1 "He said I am." She starts with a question about did Jesus know how and what he was at the very beginning? Or did he discover his identity as soon as he was three years old?
Most of know that according to The Bible Jesus did not know who he was until he was in his teens and went to temple and discussed scripture with the Rabbis,
Yet her approach opens our minds, when do we become aware that we are called to serve, when we realize that Jesus is real and has always been waiting for us?
The book does one thing exceptionally well, it gets the reader to think and to look at themselves. Are they doing what God has called them to do, or are they just sitting on the side line?
Our last book today is by James Harpur with assistance from the Reverend Marcus Braybrooke and is published by Reader's Digest.
This book carries itself with a great deal of narration that tells the main story of Saul's transformation from Jewish pursecuter of the Christian community to becoming Paul a man who became one of the strongest and devoted followers of Jesus.
Also there are quotations from the books that Saul//Paul came to conversion and became a man of courage and principle who even when facing death he remained strong but remained calm and trusted in God.
This book is special to me, because Paul is a hero who I identify tremendously. At another time I will explain why.
So done for today. Tomorrow is a new day with the letter of the day being K. we will have to wait and see what I come up with to fill in this letter.
St Paul is a hero of mine too. Have a great Palm Sunday weekend. :)
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