About the Book
Book: Jesus Can . . .Give You Purpose (Jesus Can... Book Three)
Author: Stephanie Reynolds/Christian Writers Collective, LLC
Genre: Inspirational, Christian, Self-help
Release date: December 5, 2024
Can Jesus give you purpose?
He most certainly can! You’ll find plenty of proof in the pages of this book. Its 46 testimonies display Jesus’ power to give purpose to people all over the world, whether they were shot and left for dead during a political revolution in Africa or struggling with loneliness and suicidal thoughts in small town America. Jesus Christ brought a unique purpose to every writer featured in this book. And He can do the same for anyone who reads it. We dare you to put Jesus to the test today!
Whether you’re looking for God’s truth yourself or want to share the gospel with family, friends or acquaintances, books from the Jesus Can … series may be the perfect solution.
Give You Purpose is the 3rd volume in this inspirational series published by the Christian Writers Collective, LLC.
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About the Author
The Christian Writers Collective, LLC
Founded in 2020 by Stephanie Reynolds of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the CWC is a growing organization with writers worldwide. Our ultimate goal is to feature 100 members/writers in each Jesus Can book and to publish 10-12 books each year, equivalent to the publication pace of the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul® series. We want to reach millions each year with the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ. We pray that you’ll join this fast-growing moment as a reader, a writer, or by giving Jesus Can books to others. Thanks in advance for your participation!
More from Stephanie
Hi, my name is Stephanie Reynolds. I am the founder of the Christian Writers Collective, LLC, which publishes the Jesus Can book series. I was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and I’ve lived here most of my life. Like many Baby Boomers and only sisters from a family with three children, I have had the privilege of caring for both of my parents during the last months and/or years of their lives. What an honor it was to be present when my mom received Jesus as her savior just a few months before she passed in 2014. It was the Homegoing of my spiritual mom, Mrs. Naomi Walker, on October 8, 2019, that inspired me to publish Books 1 and 2 of this series on October 8 in 2021 and 2022. That’s because God gave me the courage to share my calling to publish books “to help spread the gospel far and wide,” for the first time at Mrs. Walker’s Homegoing Service. I believe God confirmed His calling by taking Mrs. Walker home to Heaven on October 8, my 61st birthday. I’m excited by the release of Book 3 of our series, Jesus Can . . . Give You Purpose.
It was my privilege to care for my dad during the last five years of his life. He went home to Heaven in February 2024. This book is dedicated to him.
The Jesus Can . . . Give A Helping Hand Fund
For every copy that you purchase, a portion of this book’s net profits for two years will be given to an organization or individual that shares our primary mission: To spread the Gospel far and wide.
Our first honoree for this grant was an easy and obvious choice: Literacy & Evangelism International (LEI), located near Atlanta, GA, and staffed by missionaries Bob & Mary Mulloy.
The selection of LEI was easy because 29 of the 46 articles in this book are testimonies from individuals served by or affiliated with LEI. Bob and Mary’s testimonies are counted among the 29.
Atlanta is the ideal location for LEI because it is the home to the Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL), the world’s busiest airport. Many of the people arriving at ATL from over 150 nations choose to make metro Atlanta their new home. As evidenced by the writers in Jesus Can Book 3, Bob & Mary have had the opportunity for 16 years to minister to many individuals, including three writers in Book 3 who are victims of violence in Africa, escapees from the killing fields of Cambodia, and a Haitian woman that was buried alive for three days.
It is our prayer that this grant will help them serve the diverse mission field in Atlanta for many more years, for it’s in Jesus’s name that we pray, Amen.
Interview with the Author
Question: What does success as an author look like to you?
Answer: Our success is measured by how many books we sell. That’s because the mission of the Jesus Can book series is to spread the gospel far and wide. Our goal is to help fund the God-given dreams of our writers. I am praying that we sell at least 1 million dollars in 2025. I am clinging to God’s promise and Matthew 19:26, “with God all things are possible.”
Question: Which chapter was the most difficult to write?
Answer: The one chapter that I wrote about me, of course! Jesus Can™ books are anthologies. This means that they are a collection of the testimonies and articles by multiple authors. We ask each writer to share their testimony or story in 500 to 750 words, so that’s the length of each chapter. There are 46 writers and therefore, 46 chapters in Book 3, Jesus Can…Give You Purpose, our most recent release. Our ultimate goal is to feature 100 writers/chapters in every Jesus Can™ book. Because a writer’s first submission to any book in the Jesus Can series is always their testimony, every article is Book 1, Jesus Can…Give You A New Life!, is a testimony…including mine. Writing my testimony was difficult because I took a hard look at many of the feelings I didn’t have the time, nor the maturity, to deal with before. I shed a lot of tears as I wrote my testimony for the first time. However, I wouldn’t change a thing about the process. In fact, I’d recommend writing your testimony to every Christian that’s been hurt. The end result is a healing and closeness to Jesus that is so personal that it is virtually indescribable. That’s why I encourage every believer to write their testimony and experience this for themselves.
Question: What are you reading right now?
Answer: I just received my copy of the CS Lewis classic, The Screwtape Letters. I had a second copy of this book sent to my 20-something, incarcerated nephew. Thankfully, the Lord has been able to get my nephew’s undivided attention while he is in prison. He is now genuinely saved! It’s a joy to visit him, talk about the Bible, and listen to him recite huge passages from the Bible that he is trying to live. He pours out his heart to God in journals, so he has been getting lots of writing practice, too. He is working on submitting his testimony for Book 4. He will be the first person from my family to ever share a testimony in one of our books. I pray that many more of my family members will follow his example…of giving their life to Jesus, not going to prison. I’ve chosen not to reveal his name, but I hope you’ll look for his testimony in Book 4 when it is published in October 2025. I am so proud of him, and I believe the Lord is going to use him in a powerful way to share the gospel with others. Both I and my nephew covet and thank you so much for your prayers.
Question: What is your most well loved and well used house Appliance?
Answer: Even though I have burned out, not one, but two air fryers, my favorite house appliance is a dishwasher. While we no longer share the same address, both I and my son hate washing dishes. He is on his third countertop dishwasher, and he has even purchased one for me. When we were living at the same address, we nicknamed our dishwasher, “The Peacemaker.”
Question: Why non-fiction?
Answer: Why not?! As I’ve mentioned before, testimonies are inherently non-fiction. The Bible is God’s perfect gift of non-fiction.
Blog Stops
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, March 12 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 13
Fiction Book Lover, March 14 (Author Interview)
Vicky Sluiter, March 15 (Author Interview)
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, March 15
Simple Harvest Reads, March 16 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, March 17
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, March 18
For the Love of Literature, March 19 (Author Interview)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 20
Tell Tale Book Reviews, March 21 (Author Interview)
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 22
Blossoms and Blessings, March 23 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, March 23
Locks, Hooks and Books, March 24
Artistic Nobody, March 25 (Author Interview)
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Stephanie is giving away the grand prize of a $75 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.