Miracle at Markham

by Charles Monroe Sheldon

In the Midwest town of Markham, the churches are rather typical—isolated from each other, competitive, and given to squabbles about minor issues. When a tragedy grips the town, the twelve churches must make a decision: Can they set aside their differences and band together in love, self-sacrifice, and united effort?

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Charles Monroe Sheldon was an American minister in the Congregational churches and leader of the Social Gospel movement.

His novel, In His Steps, introduced the principle of "What Would Jesus Do?" which articulated an approach to Christian theology that became popular at the turn of the 20th Century and had a revival almost one hundred years later.

Reviews

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been a while since I've read any Sheldon; I had forgotten the style of his clear, simple, to-the-point sermon-stories. So maybe that's why I enjoyed it so much. No complications. Slight cheese, but still true. Just as relevant today as it was a hundred years ago.

If you like Billy Graham's simple style but in fiction form, pick this book up. It's a Christian classic, a fast read and worthwhile.

[Jacqueholst · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these little stories.

They feed my faith and hope in Gods children of all faiths. A few hours of relaxation in a make believe world that will some day come to pass.