Presence: What If Jesus Were Really Here?

by R. Ashbrook

Presence describes a fictional story about Jesus’ ongoing physical appearances to three people in a small mid-western town. Under the promise that they may never tell anyone about their experiences, each one meets with Jesus personally and engages the issues in their relationship with Him and in everyday life. Jesus leads them personally and then collectively into the experience of community and discovery of Scripture’s invitation to abundant life through adoption and transformation. Using what we would call spiritual disciplines, He shows them how to experience His Presence in everyday life. Presence deals with spiritual formation but approaches it from the opposite direction. Rather than tell people “how” to experience God, this novel attempts to awaken in both believers and seekers their deep longing for a personal and present relationship that will make them want to learn “how.” The Study Guide, "Discovering Christ's Presence," provides a rich resource for group or personal reflection on the Presence and as a personal devotional guide with extensive use of Scripture.

264 pages, Paperback

First published March 5, 2015

Reviews

[Stephen Testardi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This could change everything.

A well-written, engaging, and biblically-based look behind the scenes at how The Father, Son and Holy Spirit interact with us as believers to effect the Great Commission. If you’ve got some time in your schedule, I highly recommend adding it to your reading list. In fact, I highly recommend it especially if you don’t think you have time.