About the Book

Book: Jesus Can . . .Give You Purpose (Jesus Can... Book Three) Author: Stephanie Reynolds/Christian Writers Collective, LLC Genre: Inspirational, Christian, Self-help Release date: December 5, 2024

Can Jesus give you purpose? He most certainly can! You’ll find plenty of proof in the pages of this book. Its 46 testimonies display Jesus’ power to give purpose to people all over the world, whether they were shot and left for dead during a political revolution in Africa or struggling with loneliness and suicidal thoughts in small town America. Jesus Christ brought a unique purpose to every writer featured in this book. And He can do the same for anyone who reads it. We dare you to put Jesus to the test today! Whether you’re looking for God’s truth yourself or want to share the gospel with family, friends or acquaintances, books from the Jesus Can … series may be the perfect solution. Give You Purpose is the 3rd volume in this inspirational series published by the Christian Writers Collective, LLC.

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About the Author

The Christian Writers Collective, LLC Founded in 2020 by Stephanie Reynolds of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the CWC is a growing organization with writers worldwide. Our ultimate goal is to feature 100 members/writers in each Jesus Can book and to publish 10-12 books each year, equivalent to the publication pace of the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul® series. We want to reach millions each year with the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ. We pray that you’ll join this fast-growing moment as a reader, a writer, or by giving Jesus Can books to others. Thanks in advance for your participation!

More from Stephanie

Hi, my name is Stephanie Reynolds. I am the founder of the Christian Writers Collective, LLC, which publishes the Jesus Can book series. I was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and I’ve lived here most of my life. Like many Baby Boomers and only sisters from a family with three children, I have had the privilege of caring for both of my parents during the last months and/or years of their lives. What an honor it was to be present when my mom received Jesus as her savior just a few months before she passed in 2014. It was the Homegoing of my spiritual mom, Mrs. Naomi Walker, on October 8, 2019, that inspired me to publish Books 1 and 2 of this series on October 8 in 2021 and 2022. That’s because God gave me the courage to share my calling to publish books “to help spread the gospel far and wide,” for the first time at Mrs. Walker’s Homegoing Service. I believe God confirmed His calling by taking Mrs. Walker home to Heaven on October 8, my 61st birthday. I’m excited by the release of Book 3 of our series, Jesus Can . . . Give You Purpose. It was my privilege to care for my dad during the last five years of his life. He went home to Heaven in February 2024. This book is dedicated to him. The Jesus Can . . . Give A Helping Hand Fund For every copy that you purchase, a portion of this book’s net profits for two years will be given to an organization or individual that shares our primary mission: To spread the Gospel far and wide. Our first honoree for this grant was an easy and obvious choice: Literacy & Evangelism International (LEI), located near Atlanta, GA, and staffed by missionaries Bob & Mary Mulloy. The selection of LEI was easy because 29 of the 46 articles in this book are testimonies from individuals served by or affiliated with LEI. Bob and Mary’s testimonies are counted among the 29. Atlanta is the ideal location for LEI because it is the home to the Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL), the world’s busiest airport. Many of the people arriving at ATL from over 150 nations choose to make metro Atlanta their new home. As evidenced by the writers in Jesus Can Book 3, Bob & Mary have had the opportunity for 16 years to minister to many individuals, including three writers in Book 3 who are victims of violence in Africa, escapees from the killing fields of Cambodia, and a Haitian woman that was buried alive for three days. It is our prayer that this grant will help them serve the diverse mission field in Atlanta for many more years, for it’s in Jesus’s name that we pray, Amen.

Interview with the Author

Question: Why do you think the topic of your book is important?

Answer: This is Book 3 of our series. It is titled, Jesus Can . . . Give You Purpose. One of the great things about being a Christian is knowing that we have a purpose. God has a unique plan for each of our lives. Sadly, people that don’t know Jesus tend to seek purpose in the ways that can be destructive, hurtful, and even bizarre. Following Jesus tends to save us from ourselves.

Question: What is your favorite verse and why?

Answer: I have a habit of changing my favorite verse during different seasons of my life. For now, my favorite verse is Matthew 19:26b, “but with God all things are possible.”

Question: Outside of the Bible, what is the one book or author that has made the biggest influence on you?

Answer: Hawaii by James Michener. This book reminds me of the Bible. It’s a collection of stories that follow the histories of individuals and their families. Michener does a masterful job of slowly maturing Reverend Abner Hale from a religious, pride-filled fool, to a humble man of God. Good stuff! I think it’s time for me to read it again!

Question: If you could sit down with someone for five minutes, what would you say to them?

Answer: Did you know that we ask our writers to share their testimony in 500 to 750 words because that’s about how many words most people speak in five minutes? While I would love to share my testimony with someone, I think it would be wiser to follow Jesus’ example of asking that person questions. That reminds me of the phrase that says people don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care. Listening to people, rather than talking to people, is a good way to demonstrate that we care.

Question: What is one question you would like readers to ask you? What would be your answer?

Answer: I would love for readers to ask me how they can share their testimony in our next book. It’s easy! In fact, we’d love to publish your testimony in Book 4 of our series. You can visit our website, www.christianwriterscollective.com, for more information. You’ll find writing tips, deadlines, and more, on the “Share Your Story” page of our website.