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.

Author Interview

What book made you fall in love with reading?

The short answer is Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. The more accurate answer is that my mom was brilliant. She was only 19 years old when she and my dad married. My two older brothers we're born so close together that they are the same age for four days. I am the baby of the family. I was born nine days before her 22nd birthday. My mom subscribed to the monthly delivery of books written by Dr. Seuss, a magazine for kids, and a subscription service by National Geographic that delivered toys from all around the world to our house. We enjoyed getting these items in the mail and reading about them, too. We were having so much fun, we didn't realize that our mom was setting us up for success by nurturing our love of reading.

Can you share 5 random facts about this book?

1. It is the third book of the Jesus Can series.
2. With 46 testimonies and articles, it is the largest book of the Jesus Can series, so far.
3. It was delayed for over a year while I served as the primary caregiver for my dad.
4. My dad went home to heaven on February 22, 2024, and book three is dedicated to him.
5. We introduced the Jesus Can Give You a Helping HandTM fund in Book 3.

What was the most challenging part of bringing this book to life?

Life kept interrupting the plans and preparations needed to get this book into print. Taking care of my dad was my first priority. Family needs and responsibilities are a top priority for all of the core members of our publication team.

What was the most rewarding?

The people that have worked on this book, especially those that have also worked on Book 1 and Book 2, have become lifelong friends. This is such a blessing to me because I have two older brothers and no sisters. Yet, even though we've never met in person, I could not be closer to my sisters in Christ that helped to make this book possible.

What do you hope readers will take away from the book?

I hope that each reader of this, and all Jesus Can books, will take away whatever they need. I hope that they will be encouraged by the many testimonies that demonstrate that Jesus Can save anybody, regardless of their circumstances. I pray that our books will encourage our readers to evangelize, by spreading the Gospel far and wide. I also hope that they realize that this book is a tool to help them evangelize. It can be so tough to witness to the people that are closest to us, such as family and friends. Perhaps, just giving them a copy of this book and letting them decide when they want to read it, might be a good way to handle those situations.

CLOSING COMMENTS: Thank you, for the great questions, Randi! You can visit our website, christianwriterscollective.com for more information. Please go ahead and join our email list for special offers and benefits. We also send reminders of our 1st Thursday Facebook LIVE events. This event gives me the opportunity to meet with our readers and update them on the latest news and exciting things happening at the CWC.