In His Steps is the dramatic story of a pastor and a small group of Christians who determined in their hearts to react in every situation as they thought Jesus would. Set against the hypocrisy and social upheavals of the 1890s, it provides delightful color and style, and depicts the same sordid plight of churches and Christians today.Founded upon God's Word, its focus is the verse in 1 Peter: "For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving u...

**OVER 30 MILLION COPIES SOLDThe one question that changed everything--"What would Jesus do?"**When Rev. Henry Maxwell asked the members of his small church to pledge not to do anything, whether significant or mundane, without first asking themselves the question "What would Jesus do?" he had no idea what the next year would bring. Neither did those who agreed to this seemingly easy task. One by one, their lives would change. But what they never anticipated was how their en...

Published in 1896, In His Steps by Charles Sheldon is widely regarded as one of the most influential Christian novels of all time, impressing upon generations of readers the importance of living one's life guided by the simple question: "What would Jesus do?"The story follows a group of congregants from a small midwestern church who make a pledge to themselves and God that they will spend one full year modeling every thought, word, and action after the example set by Jesus Christ. ...

"Thrilling and always intensely interesting." - Book Buyer, 1912"Interesting narrative ... of places hitherto entirely unknown and unexplored by hunters ... as thrilling as they are novel." - The Publishers Weekly, 1912"The sportsman will find thrilling tales, especially of the bear hunts." - Nature Study ReviewIn Charles Sheldon's 1912 narrative "The Wilderness of the North Pacific Coast Islands" the story of hunting big ga...

Excerpt: "The snows had begun to disappear from the far-famed valleys of Berkshire; the mountain-tops and slopes were still white; in the softening air was the promise of the return of birds and flowers; Nature was relenting from her winter harshness, but man was less kindly than Nature. On Beauna Vista, one of the hillocks rising slightly above the level of the Housatonic Valley, the day's work was done, and John Wycliff, a farm-labourer, was awaiting the pay for his last month's work bef...

This collector's edition is cleanly formatted for easy reading. 12 point Garamond, 1.2 spacing. One of the bestselling books of all time, "In His Steps" is a Christian novel set in the railroad town of Raymond, located in the eastern United States. Reverend Henry Maxwell, pastor of the First Church of Raymond, challenges his congregation to not do anything for a whole year before asking: "What Would Jesus Do?" With more than 30 million copies sold, this spiritual classic has been challengi...

“What Would Jesus Do?” Here is the book that originally inspired this popular and highly important question, a bestselling phenomenon that continues to inspire Christians everywhere. It is the soul-stirring novel of men and women torn between their faith and the demands, compulsions, and temptations of life.Dr. Henry Maxwell, respected pastor of the First Church of Raymond, struggles with the idea that Christian discipleship demands more than mental assent. He suggests an electrify...

"In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do" is an intriguing book written by Charles Sheldon and first published in 1896. The public's reception became quite remarkable: translated into numerous languages, it reached over 30 million copies sold, and the strength and beauty of its message, which have become even more relevant in modern times, continue to enchant and motivate readers worldwide. It is a captivating read that every man who believes in the existence of...

"In His Steps" is a best-selling book written by Charles Monroe Sheldon. First published in 1897, the book has sold more than 30,000,000 copies, and ranks as one of the best-selling books of all time. The full title of the book is In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do?.

In the bustling city of Raymond, a young minister named Henry Maxwell grapples with the challenges of his faith and the complexities of modern society. As he navigates the divide between his spiritual beliefs and the realities of urban life, Maxwell's journey takes him through moments of doubt, triumph, and profound self-discovery. Through his interactions with a diverse cast of characters, including a wealthy industrialist, a struggling artist, and a disillusioned social worker, Maxwell c...

The High Calling by Charles Monroe Sheldon is a novel that follows the intertwined lives of townspeople confronted with moral crossroads, asking whether their daily choices truly reflect their Christian faith. The story centers on a group of men and women whose professional and personal lives are tested when they begin to take seriously the question, "What would Jesus do?" Businessmen face the temptation of easy profit at the cost of fair...

The novel begins on a Friday morning when a man out of work attempts to speak with his local church priest Henry Maxwell, and later to the apathetic congregation in that same church. Upon finishing his address to the congregation, he collapses, and dies a few days later. The next Sunday, Henry Maxwell, deeply moved by the events of the past week, presents a challenge to his congregation - What would Jesus do?