JC and Me: A Relationship, A Journey [Paperback]

Mark Koehler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 11, 2009

JC and Me is a personal journey that spans 33 years. Mark writes about Christianity as a relationship, rather than a list of dos and don¿ts. As he details many of the concepts of Christian ministry, he continuously reminds the reader about the relationship with Jesus. At the end of each chapter, Mark adds experiences from his personal life that express what the chapter is all about. This book challenges the reader to rethink what he/she believes. Dare I say that it encourages the reader to explore Christianity from outside of the box? After centuries of doctrine and dogma, JC and Me presents Christianity as a relationship, a journey. Begin your own journey!

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About the Author

Mark Koehler is a Christian missionary in Ukraine. With a Bachelor Degree in Recreation Therapy, he works with children of disadvantage and with disabilities. His primary goal is to share the unspoken love of Christ through improving lives and health care of children. Having Mark¿s story of his calling to Ukraine published in the Greensboro News and Record Newspaper, he was encouraged to share more of his writing on different levels. Mark enters the world of publishing with his first book, JC and Me. Mark writes from his experiences, from his heart. His second book, soon to be published, tells of his experiences as a missionary. The Children of My Life reveals much more about this author.

Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (March 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1438944721
• ISBN-13: 978-1438944722
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,997,038 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I know the author and have met him on the mission field in Ukraine!, July 2, 2010

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This review is from: JC and Me: A Relationship, A Journey (Paperback)

I know Mark and have read his book! This is recommended reading especially for anyone interested in searching more into "How can God, who is so great, have a relationship with me?" After reading this book anyone can know that they can have a personal, growing walk with Christ! If you are already walking with the Lord, it will challenge you to grow more!
I also met Mark Khoeler in Odessa region of Ukraine while doing Christian missionary work there. We had fellowship and ministry together, and I can say, Mark is genuine and 'field tested'. To be quite open, I at first shied away from the title of the book, because I was not used to saying JC for Jesus Christ. Yet, I understood better, after reading his book how Mark could feel comfortable naming it that. The reason is his continued stress of a close personal, honest relationship with the Lord. So, I hope you give his book a read. He is totally dedicated to mission work and I know your purchase will help keep a Christian missionary "in the field" so to speak. Stan A.of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, also missionary to Ukraine

5.0 out of 5 stars Book Review of JC and Me: A Relationship, A Journey by Mark Koehler, November 13, 2009

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Keiki Hendrix "Vessel Project Book Reviewer" (Greenville, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JC and Me: A Relationship, A Journey (Paperback)

JC and Me: A Relationship. A Journey is recounting of Mark Koehler's life beginning with his salvation experience through to his present day missionary work for Mission Ukraine Children's Hope (MUCH), a charitable organization founded to provide hope to Ukraine's disadvantaged children.

Parts of the book are testimonial, though in a very interactive and engaging way. His story is retold using illustrations and anecdotes bringing the testimony to that resembling more of a memoir. He lists many of the mistaken ideas he had to put away about the Christian life, especially the concept of being rather than doing.

Parts of the book are instructional. As a missionary, all avenues of his life are focused on `knowing Him [Jesus] and making Him [Jesus] known'. This becomes quite clear as you read the chapters. Many of the basic principles' of Christianity are offered and examined with an ease that only one with experience can do making this a very good book for the new Christian.

Parts of the book are interactive. Each chapter ends with a more focused section named the same as the book JC and me. Following each chapter is a list of questions for personal reflection. These questions would work well in a bible study group or small cell group.

The writing is conversational and at times brutally honest reminding me somewhat of Brennan Manning's work. Throughout the book, you discover his deep need to know God, not just know about Him - to those who identify with this, it is refreshing to read and encouraging to know that another feels the same yearning.

Always willing to read, hear or watch a testimony, this was a very enjoyable book to read and I highly recommend it. The only critical comment I would make would be in text edits which is something those of us who enjoy seeing how God works through His saints can easily overlook.

Disclaimer:
The review copy of this book was forwarded free of charge by an representative for the author and has now been donated to Westwood Baptist Church.

Reviewed by: Keiki Hendrix
Reviewed for: Mark Koehler

4.0 out of 5 stars A Spiritual Guide Without the "Christian-ese", October 20, 2009

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Denine T. Carter - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JC and Me: A Relationship, A Journey (Paperback)

Mark Koehler's "JC and Me" helps new believers begin their journey with God, and also revives a passion in mature Christians. One of the things I liked most about this book is that it was written in clear, easy to understand langauge, with very little "Christian-ese" or religious terminology. The author explains concepts well, and gives examples from his own journey. I appreciated the presentation of our walk with God as a journey that takes different twists and turns, rather than an upward climb, with the final goal being an ideal level of spirituality. The author makes the point that some journey's take longer than others, and that's okay--God can still use you. As a missionary, I was touched by the author's calling into missions, and how every part of his journey seemed to lead to that adventure. JC and Me is a unique addition to anyone's Christian Living library.