Meeting Jesus
Donald Blosser
Meeting Jesus, Common People, Uncommon Stories is a deeply personal book rooted in pastoral experience and Biblical reflection. Written with inspiration from Maggie Liechty, an elderly, housebound woman, the book emerged from their faith-based discussions about Biblical figures whose lives were transformed by encounters with Jesus. Maggie resonated with these individuals, recognizing their struggles as reflective of her own, and sought deeper understanding of their stories beyond the brief accounts in scripture.
Through their weekly conversations, Maggie emphasized Jesus’s compassion, sensitivity, and ability to bring dignity and hope to marginalized individuals. She also challenged the faith community to offer similar acceptance and inclusion, asserting that healing often arises from being seen and valued within the community, even if physical circumstances remain unchanged.
The book chronicles how these discussions reshaped the author’s view of Jesus, highlighting His role in fostering social inclusion and healing. It also critiques the church’s tendency to exclude individuals based on their conditions, calling for greater empathy and acceptance. The author prays that these stories inspire readers to embrace healing, dignity, and inclusion in their own faith journeys and invites readers to share their own stories.
Duration - 8h 14m.
Author - Donald Blosser.
Narrator - John Broussard.
Published Date - Friday, 26 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Donald Blosser ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Meeting Jesus, Common People, Uncommon Stories is a deeply personal book rooted in pastoral experience and Biblical reflection. Written with inspiration from Maggie Liechty, an elderly, housebound woman, the book emerged from their faith-based discussions about Biblical figures whose lives were transformed by encounters with Jesus. Maggie resonated with these individuals, recognizing their struggles as reflective of her own, and sought deeper understanding of their stories beyond the brief accounts in scripture. Through their weekly conversations, Maggie emphasized Jesus’s compassion, sensitivity, and ability to bring dignity and hope to marginalized individuals. She also challenged the faith community to offer similar acceptance and inclusion, asserting that healing often arises from being seen and valued within the community, even if physical circumstances remain unchanged. The book chronicles how these discussions reshaped the author’s view of Jesus, highlighting His role in fostering social inclusion and healing. It also critiques the church’s tendency to exclude individuals based on their conditions, calling for greater empathy and acceptance. The author prays that these stories inspire readers to embrace healing, dignity, and inclusion in their own faith journeys and invites readers to share their own stories. Duration - 8h 14m. Author - Donald Blosser. Narrator - John Broussard. Published Date - Friday, 26 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Donald Blosser ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:16
Also written by don blosser
Duration:00:00:34
Dedication
Duration:00:01:11
Preface
Duration:00:07:12
Intro (1)
Duration:00:11:03
1 i wasn't expecting this
Duration:00:09:53
2 why is this so hard
Duration:00:09:21
3 how could she do this to me
Duration:00:09:04
4 how can this be
Duration:00:09:35
5 a roman soldier
Duration:00:11:10
6 the inn keeper's wife
Duration:00:07:58
7 a night to remember
Duration:00:07:37
8 we saw it in the heavens
Duration:00:10:10
9 a prayer is answered
Duration:00:08:02
10 patience with god
Duration:00:13:27
11 where did this come from
Duration:00:05:06
12 what can a woman do
Duration:00:09:40
13 i will never give up
Duration:00:07:27
14 caught or framed
Duration:00:10:02
15 i should have been a boy
Duration:00:08:12
16 i could use some help here
Duration:00:07:56
17 where can i worship
Duration:00:10:09
18 when you really need help
Duration:00:06:28
19 so this is what the world looks like!
Duration:00:05:46
20 one of the ten
Duration:00:06:29
21 no one to help me
Duration:00:06:52
22 i don’t know who i am
Duration:00:07:25
23 look out below!
Duration:00:08:03
24 never miss a chance to do good
Duration:00:08:30
25 short is only in your mind
Duration:00:09:56
26 just doing good
Duration:00:04:35
27 a cautious faith
Duration:00:04:35
28 how was i to know
Duration:00:08:28
29 a matter of life and death
Duration:00:09:28
30 take a deep breath
Duration:00:07:51
31 tell my brother
Duration:00:06:04
32 my mommy taught me to share
Duration:00:06:12
33 the questions of a young boy
Duration:00:09:51
34 helping people worship
Duration:00:08:46
35 what is she doing here”
Duration:00:06:01
36 i was one of the good guys
Duration:00:10:44
37 i only wanted to help
Duration:00:10:31
38 this is not how i had planned it!
Duration:00:09:39
39 speaking out—too late
Duration:00:07:33
40 what are we doing here
Duration:00:12:17
41 prove it!
Duration:00:06:57
42 the long walk home into our future
Duration:00:11:00
43 mark—a man on the edge
Duration:00:08:53
44 mark moves to the middle
Duration:00:14:13
45 even death has power
Duration:00:08:09
46 don’t ask me to do that
Duration:00:10:33
47 i forgot to open the gate
Duration:00:09:33
48 take the risk
Duration:00:10:24
49 don’t kill my uncle
Duration:00:06:10
50 we really didn’t want to leave
Duration:00:10:04
51 i can tell a good story
Duration:00:09:21
52 generosity on display
Duration:00:07:35
53 i changed my mind
Duration:00:08:50
54 from thief to bishop in the church
Duration:00:12:49
Endorsements
Duration:00:02:19
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:12