| Picturing the Face of Jesus (excerpt from introduction) "Have you ever wondered what Jesus looked like? Have you ever tried to imagine his face? I have. I’ve tried, in my mind’s eye, to picture him. If Jesus was in a crowd of people, would I be able to pick him out? If he walked up and said hello, would I recognize him? I have imagined seeing him for the very first time and wondered if there would be something so familiar, so distinguishable, or maybe even haunting that I would immediately know it was Jesus? The truth is he had a one-of-a-kind, unmistakable face. Yet, we don’t have a shred of description about what he looked like! Most of us have heard a lot about the truth and teachings of Jesus. He is typically lifted up, though, as an historical figure—important to follow as an example, but not as accessible as a person. While living in the way and truth of Jesus are vital to our faith, nothing can replace our need to re-encounter the real Jesus, again and again, throughout our lifetimes. Picturing the Face of Jesus is an opportunity to re-imagine the face of Christ--to peer into it as a mirror that reflects His heart." Picturing the Face of Jesus, available in April /2009 through Abingdon Press, will include eight color images. Beth is available to present the content of this book in a conference or retreat setting. |
| *Picturing the Face of Jesus made the top 100 Christian books on Amazon in it's first month of publication! |
| Picturing the Face of Jesus made the top 100 Christian books on Amazon during it's first month of publication! |