Christianity book, over 30,000,000 copies have been sold-in all corners of the world in all languages. Story of a group of modern Americans who pledge to follow "in His Steps" for a year, to ask themselves before each action, "What would Jesus do?"

In His Steps

SHELDON, CHARLES M.

Children's Books

Grosset&Dunlap

"I want volunteers from First Church who will pledge themselves, earnestly and honestly, for an entire year, not to do anything without first asking the question, What Would Jesus Do?" A minister's challenge, spurred by a mysterious stranger's impassioned plea, is answered by an heiress, a newspaper editor, a college president, and the local beauty queen. Their stories form the inspirational novel that popularized the expression, What Would Jesus Do? Author Charles M. Sheldon, a Congregational minister, preached popular sermons that focused on Christ's example. His philosophy derived from the Social Gospel movement within Protestantism, a crusade of the late nineteenth century that applied Christian ethics to problems such as injustice, crime, poverty, and other social issues. Originally published in 1897, this classic continues to speak to modern readers with its thought-provoking explorations of what it really means to be a Christian.

In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do?

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

Dover Publications

Literature & Fiction

Classics

Ixia Press

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

Pyramid Books

In His Steps  Subtitle: What Would Jesus Do?  "In His Steps" is a best-selling book written by Charles Monroe Sheldon. It ranks as the 9th best-selling book of all time.  "In His Steps" takes place in the railroad town of Raymond, presumably located in the eastern U.S.A. (Chicago, IL and the coast of Maine are mentioned as being accessible by train). The main character is the Rev. Henry Maxwell, pastor of the First Church of Raymond, who challenges his congregation to not do anything for a whole year without first asking: “What Would Jesus Do?” Other characters include Ed Norman, senior editor of the Raymond Daily Newspaper, Rachel Winslow, a talented singer, and Virginia Page, an heiress, to name a few. The novel begins on a Friday morning when a man out of work appears at the front door of Henry Maxwell while the latter is preparing for that Sunday’s upcoming sermon. Maxwell listens to the man’s helpless plea briefly before brushing him away and closing the door. The same man appears in church at the end of the Sunday sermon, walks up to “the open space in front of the pulpit,” and faces the people. No one stops him. He quietly but frankly confronts the congregation—“I’m not complaining; just stating facts.”—about their compassion, or apathetic lack thereof, for the jobless like him in Raymond. Upon finishing his address to the congregation, he collapses, and dies a few days later. That next Sunday, Henry Maxwell, deeply moved by the events of the past week, presents a challenge to his congregation: “Do not do anything without first asking, ‘What would Jesus do?’” This challenge is the theme of the novel and is the driving force of the plot. From this point on, the rest of the novel consists of certain episodes that focus on individual characters as their lives are transformed by the challenge.  This edition of "In His Steps" includes supplementary material: • a brief biography of Charles M. Sheldon. • What Would Jesus Do? Three Opinions.

Religion & Spirituality

Random House Value Publishing

In His Steps: "What Would Jesus Do? " by Charles Monroe Sheldon. First published in 1897. Reproduction of 1897 Edition.

In His Steps: "What Would Jesus Do?"

Lulu Press, Inc.

What Would Jesus Do?

LLR Books

Deeply shaken by the appearance of a mysterious stranger in town and his impassioned pleas for the poor and downtrodden, the minister and five influential parishioners begin a year-long experience in Christianity. Each has resolved to conduct his life according to the precepts of Christ, applying His behavior to their own lives.
As you enter the fictional world of Rev. Maxwell and stroll the streets of Raymond, you will also be journeying into your soul to ask the poignant yet simple question, "are these the steps of Jesus?"

In His Steps Nelson's Royal Classics

United States

Thomas Nelson. Inc.

Motivational

Blackstone Pub

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