The Miracle Free Gospel answers the question, "What would Jesus do?" in a way that is relatable and applicable to everyone, regardless of personal beliefs.
In the New Testament when a blind man approaches Jesus, he was healed; the multitudes were fed; the dead were brought back to life - And this is a good thing. It is not that I disbelieve in miracles, it is just that I do not have a proven track record for giving sight to the blind, raising the dead, nor have I ever met someone that does.
In my work with at risk populations within the Edmonton area I see people struggling with so many different things; mental health, abuse, addictions, and exploitation (to name a few) - and I have wondered, "What would Jesus do, if he were in my shoes, to help these people?" I believe that the answer is simple; the Jesus of the New Testament would offer them healing. Because I do not have a proven track record for healing people, I need to ask a different question. Instead of saying, "What would Jesus do?" I have found myself asking, "What would Jesus do if he were me?"
One reviewer of The Miracle Free Gospel commented, "The Jesus represented in (this book is) about the best we can hope for in ourselves..." This review meant a lot to me, summing it up better than I could have myself.
When a homeless man approaches me, looking for help, there is no doubt that I will pray with him. But when we are done praying, I will help him with food, clothes and, after he has gotten some rest, we will begin talking about recovery options.
In the New Testament when a blind man approaches Jesus, he was healed; the multitudes were fed; the dead were brought back to life - And this is a good thing. It is not that I disbelieve in miracles, it is just that I do not have a proven track record for giving sight to the blind, raising the dead, nor have I ever met someone that does.
In my work with at risk populations within the Edmonton area I see people struggling with so many different things; mental health, abuse, addictions, and exploitation (to name a few) - and I have wondered, "What would Jesus do, if he were in my shoes, to help these people?" I believe that the answer is simple; the Jesus of the New Testament would offer them healing. Because I do not have a proven track record for healing people, I need to ask a different question. Instead of saying, "What would Jesus do?" I have found myself asking, "What would Jesus do if he were me?"
One reviewer of The Miracle Free Gospel commented, "The Jesus represented in (this book is) about the best we can hope for in ourselves..." This review meant a lot to me, summing it up better than I could have myself.
When a homeless man approaches me, looking for help, there is no doubt that I will pray with him. But when we are done praying, I will help him with food, clothes and, after he has gotten some rest, we will begin talking about recovery options.