Of all the books ever published, there is an extremely short list of those that have had as amazing success and popular reception as Charles Sheldon's In His Steps. As one of the bestselling books of all time, selling over 50,000,000 copies over the last century, this perennial classic was the book which first asked, and then made popular, the now famous question, - What would Jesus do? This page-turner tells the story of a small town whose residents are challenged by their pastor to ask this question before everything they ...
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Of all the books ever published, there is an extremely short list of those that have had as amazing success and popular reception as Charles Sheldon's In His Steps. As one of the bestselling books of all time, selling over 50,000,000 copies over the last century, this perennial classic was the book which first asked, and then made popular, the now famous question, - What would Jesus do? This page-turner tells the story of a small town whose residents are challenged by their pastor to ask this question before everything they do and every decision they make. The challenge will ultimately transforms their lives as they discover the unexpected consequences of aspiring to live like Christ and always doing good unto their neighbors. What does it really mean to be a Christian and a citizen? Does your church and its members reflect the teachings of Christ in daily life or are the Sunday sermons and worship song lyrics merely virtuous platitudes? Follow the lives of seven Christians as they wrestle with the profound implications and practical consequences of faithfully living the gospel in Sheldon's classic In His Steps
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If you're looking for one of those rare inspirational stories with so many moral lessons in it that you remember for a lifetime... read In His Steps. To me, it is THE Christian book on how to live a God-honoring life, but in fictional form.
You're told the story of the First Church in a town called Raymond - and how they choose to ask themselves in any predicament: What would Jesus do? It becomes a thinking pattern and lifestyle. It changes countless lives.
In His Steps was originally written as the basis for the phrase "What would Jesus Do?"
Adults & teens should read it. Younger kids should be introduced to it as well. My one note of discretion is that a large percent of the story is about drinking (especially in the town trying to ban drinking) - but this part of the story in no way degrades the book.
I'm surprised at myself for only reading this book just now. It's a lifetime favorite!
Virginia S T
Feb 6, 2014
Second most read book to bible
A book that can be reread many times and provide more inspiration for living a Christian Life each time it is read. I am 81 and first read this book as a teenager.
lovetoread101
Mar 20, 2008
Great Gift Item
I've read this book at least a dozen times and plan to re-read it again. It is also a story that challenges me each time I read it. A story of human nature, and the desire to live a life that is above standard. A life that shouts out to others the importance of living your life for others and holding to that higher standard. It is obtainable, but we sometimes have to make sacrifices... but they are worth the personal cost to us. It is filled with business principles, some violence, romance, action, drama, humor, rich and poor people and their situations, all walks of life. I keep a reserve of these books to give away to others. I've probably given away at least 30+ copies of this book. I can't praise it enough. Try it, you won't be disappointed.
