This classic presents people seeking to change their community by pledging themselves to experiment for a whole year with the question, 'What would Jesus do?'
Amidst the millions of committed Christians in each generation, a handful rise to special prominence. Learn more about their exciting and inspiring lives in Barbour's "Heroes of the Faith" series.At the turn of the twentieth century, he was one of the best-known clergymen in the world. At the turn of the twenty-first century, his novel In His Steps continues to challenge readers with its central message of "What would jesus do?" Charles Sheldon was a pastor, author, and social reformer who devoted himself to the betterment of his fellow man. From the pulpit to the prohibition campaign to the printed page, he was a man of great energy, integrity, and inspiration.
For more than a century, Sheldon's "In His Steps" has been one of the most beloved Christian novels ever. In this retelling of the original story, updated characters and settings shed new light on the question, "What Would Jesus Do?
In His Steps is a best-selling religious fiction novel by Charles Monroe Sheldon. It was first published in 1896. Since then, the book has sold more than 50,000,000 copies and ranks as one of the best-selling books of all time, even today. The full title of the book is In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do? The book tells about Henry Maxwell, pastor of the First Church of Raymond, who challenges his congregation to not do anything for a whole year without first asking: "What Would Jesus Do? Other characters of this book imply this rule in their everyday lives, which brings unexpected consequences.
In the Midwest town of Markham, the churches are rather typical--isolated from each other, competitive, and given to squabbles about minor issues. When a tragedy grips the town, the twelve churches must make a decision: Can they set aside their differences and band together in love, self-sacrifice, and united effort?
Robert Hardy is a businessman so consumed by his own ambitions that he neglects his wife and children. A wishy-washy believer at best, Hardy finds his faith tested when he becomes convinced that he's going to die in seven days.
“Good resolutions are like babies crying in church. They should be carried out immediately.” —Charles Sheldon Charles M. Sheldon, best known for his classic In His Steps, wrote the 13th Resolution in 1928. It was to spur readers on to making commitments stick, and one in particular—being involved with one’s local church. His supposition? If you are a person of faith then surely you would get fully engaged in community. Sheldon’s classic story is now available again in this digital-first edition, retelling the story of James Blaisdell and his family, as they live out their faith and life in Kansas.