What Would Jesus Do?: A Contemporary Retelling of Charles M. Sheldon's Classic, in His Steps

by Garrett W. Sheldon, Deborah Morris, Charles Monroe Sheldon

Updated characters--a TV station executive, airport manager and single mother, to name a few--bring new energy and an unusual twist to this classic story. Unexpectedly confronted with the needs of one of their own church members, a congregation honestly faces the question, "What would Jesus do?"

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian

186 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1993

Reviews

[Jacqui · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a retelling of In His Steps and at first I didn't like it as much. Possibly because I didn't think it was possible in this day and age. But by the end I was crying and moved by this book.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story where events lead the pastor and church to ask the question what would Jesus do and then take a pledge to follow that for an entire year. It shows just how much each individual can have an impact on the lives of others both in big and small ways.

[Eunice Ko · Rating 5 out of 5]

a christian book
my dauter read it too

[Su · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this before the original, and so ruined myself for the original version! I did enjoy this one better, at least in part due to the contemporary setting. Same great message as the original.

[Donne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a re-read for my book club challenge. When I read it years ago, I read In His Steps and then went directly into What Would Jesus Do? It had been long enough that I really only remembered the basic theme of the book.

I love the premise. I love the challenge given. I love the idea of it. Especially in the current social and political climate, I felt the challenge to live better ... to live more like Jesus. It really made me think about my work environment and my neighborhood. Do I really do What Jesus Would Do in those places? I feel like I fall easily into that role with other Moms and at the school ... but not where I know I would truly be challenged if my actions and words were more like Jesus. Hmmm. So the challenge is personal. Accepted.

I also realized why I had only remembered the basic theme. There are a lot of characters to keep track of in this book. I felt like I was bouncing around and not getting a full story for many of them. Hence, the 4 stars. I kept a star back because I would have liked to know more of the characters better. Less is more sometimes ...

[Jacqui · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a refreshed version of the internationally known book "In His Steps". It describes the transformational change to members of a congregation when they commit to ask themselves "What Would Jesus Do?" before every decision, and to follow that leading, whatever the consequences. I was challenged by the book and will continue to reflect on how this can become more true in my life as well.

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

In His Steps was written by this author's grandfather and he is writing a more contemporary story of the same theme. Will challenge you spiritually and make one realize the absolute importance of prayer in the life of a true believer. I was challenged by the book and the ideas setforth. And am looking forward to another book written by another young family member in the same vein. The first was written in the early 1900's, second in 1950 and third in 2007.

[Sparrow12 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the book.

[ladyofthebooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Challenging, inspiring, and thought-provoking, I'd recommend this retelling of the classic In His Steps to any Christian wishing to dive deeper into the true meaning of serving Christ.

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

everyone needs to read this at least once in their lifetime