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
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Also written by don blosser
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Dedication
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Preface
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Intro (1)
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1 i wasn't expecting this
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2 why is this so hard
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3 how could she do this to me
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4 how can this be
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5 a roman soldier
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6 the inn keeper's wife
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7 a night to remember
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8 we saw it in the heavens
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9 a prayer is answered
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10 patience with god
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11 where did this come from
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12 what can a woman do
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13 i will never give up
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14 caught or framed
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15 i should have been a boy
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16 i could use some help here
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17 where can i worship
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18 when you really need help
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19 so this is what the world looks like!
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20 one of the ten
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21 no one to help me
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22 i don’t know who i am
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23 look out below!
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24 never miss a chance to do good
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25 short is only in your mind
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26 just doing good
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27 a cautious faith
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28 how was i to know
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29 a matter of life and death
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30 take a deep breath
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31 tell my brother
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32 my mommy taught me to share
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33 the questions of a young boy
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34 helping people worship
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35 what is she doing here”
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36 i was one of the good guys
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37 i only wanted to help
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38 this is not how i had planned it!
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39 speaking out—too late
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40 what are we doing here
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41 prove it!
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42 the long walk home into our future
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43 mark—a man on the edge
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44 mark moves to the middle
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45 even death has power
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46 don’t ask me to do that
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47 i forgot to open the gate
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48 take the risk
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49 don’t kill my uncle
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50 we really didn’t want to leave
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51 i can tell a good story
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52 generosity on display
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53 i changed my mind
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54 from thief to bishop in the church
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Endorsements
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Ending Credits
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