In His Steps, What Would Jesus Do (Hardcover)

~ Charles M. Sheldon (Author), Garrett W. Sheldon (Author), Deborah Morris (Author)

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Product Description

Provocative and powerful, these two classic novels--now updated for the 1990s--will lead a new generation of earnest Christians to deeper discipleship at home, work, school, and community. Originally retailed for $30.98.

Book Description

In His Steps is a most unusual appeal to the Christian to follow in Christ's steps, regardless of what others might do. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Inspirational Press (NY) (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0884862194
• ISBN-13: 978-0884862192
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #485,049 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In His Steps, boy was I in for a suprize..., December 1, 2001

By	Liolania "In2Jesus" (Hippyville USA) - See all my reviews

To tell you the truth when I found out I had to read this for school, I thought it would (...)... But I read it and here's what I think...(You can hear my opinion, but read this book yourself as well, trust me and be open-minded!!!)

So it goes, a pastor of a church Henry Maxwell is interupted in finishing writing his sermon for Sunday morning tomorrow when the doorbell rings and he has to answer it because his wife is out. Well when he opens the door there is what a appears to be a tramp(A dirty shabby man), asking for work. But Henry is kind and tells him he knows of none. The man leaves and Henry get's back to work. Henry was proud of his sermon, until the next morning at church, after the sermon is over the man(supposed tramp)burst into the church and runs up to the front of the church where the pastor is. He tells them he is no tramp nor drunk. But he is searching for work and everyone has been rude to him and that they could not be real questions, and he really questions them what it is to follow in Jesus steps. Then the man passes out

So starts the amazing revelation of the First Church of Raymond, Henry is so moved by the question, which questions his own discipleship that he asked anyone who is willing to meet him in a room after the service if they are willing to take a pledge to ask the question "What Would Jesus Do?" no matter what the consequences of anything including: Social and financial loss... What good is money and social status after you are dead anyways? around 50 ppl in the first week promise to take the pledge. Which changes the course of life not only in Raymond, but in many other cities to come as well.

It is a little slow the first few pages, but quickly speeds up. The author develops the story through the development of the characters, and is a very nice change from the normal novels most of us read. Plus it has all the ingredients of most novels and so much more. It has murder,deception,and greed, but also contains Godly principals which build the book.

I was not let down, but was amazed at how good the book was, since I expected it to (...)!!! So come in with low expectations and an open-mind and you are sure to enjoy this book and be truely inspired. It is especially for Christains and non-Christains as well. (...)

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doing it God's Way, August 16, 2001

By	Brenda Padgett (Evansville, IN USA) - See all my reviews

I really enjoy reading in His Steps and What Would Jesus Do? It was interesting to know what people in the past had to do to follow the teaching of Jesus. It is also interesting to see how the people of this era have to say and do to follow Jesus. I think it is harder today than in the past because we have more to tempt us and more outwordly things to distract us from the purpose that Jesus set for us. I think everyone should read this book. I feel it would do a lot of people a lot of good. I know it did for me.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to WALK the TALK!!!, December 28, 1998

By A Customer

WWJD? isn't just a fashion statement, it's a way of life. Want to know how you should be living? Want to know how you are supposed to APPLY the Bible to your own life? Read this book. Reading it is easy. Using it as a mirror of yourself is harder. Changing your life and living this WAY, the WAY that Jesus did, the WAY that God wants us all to live, that is REALLY tough. It gets easier as you go, however. Don't just claim the name of Christian, read this and learn to live it! If you can read this and think there is nothing wrong with your life, then you are lying to yourself, but God knows the truth. Try it and see!