What Would Jesus Ask? - Softcover

Paul Welter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0970152213 ISBN 13: 9780970152213

Publisher: The Little Door, 2010

Synopsis

Have you ever noticed how often Jesus challenged his listeners with a question or story rather than a lecture? What Would Jesus Ask? makes His method of questioning clear by outlining the heart of His approach: first, convincing others that they know the truth of the matter but are not doing it, and then jump-starting them to action. Jesus consistently used this truth and action method throughout the Gospels. The book is filled with examples of the ways Jesus used His method, plus ways it can be used in contemporary life to touch the soul and cause major life changes. Paul Welter's book How to Help a Friend was selected by Christianity Today as one of the 25 Choice Evangelical Books of 1978. Now, a generation later, What Would Jesus Ask? offers readers the Jesus Method - the most powerful method ever devised to help a friend, family member, co-worker, or yourself make needed life changes.

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'Although Paul Welter's book, What Would Jesus Ask? bursts onto the scene with stunning simplicity, its depth of meaning will be realized and treasured through ages to come. Transcending Socrates' eternal quest for truth, Dr. Welter defines the 'Jesus Method,' which motivates us to act on the truth. As Viktor Frankl wrote, 'Whatsoever we bring into reality, we bring also into eternity.' Paul Welter's newest book is not only an amazing revelation for use by academicians and licensed therapists, but also is a gold mine for students and clergy. Between the covers of this extraordinary book, all of us can find, not only a way to learn the truth about life, but more importantly how to act on it.' Robert C Barnes, PhD, is the A.B. Shelton Professor, and Chairman of the Dept. of Counseling and Human Development at Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX. and is President and Clinical Diplomate, the International Board of Directors, Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy. --Robert C Barnes, PhD

Does a Jesus Method Question Have Lasting Power? THE QUESTION THAT CHANGED A LIFE by Curt Coffman 'Being a college senior about to graduate, I should have had unbridled optimism, but for some reason, I was anxious. As I crossed a campus parking lot, I was joined by one of my favorite professors, Dr. Paul Welter. We could communicate without saying anything and needless to say, he sensed my struggle. He looked at me and asked, 'Curt, what do you really want to do with your life?' His eyes conveyed a genuine interest that demanded honesty. Without trying to craft a pithy response, I blurted out, 'I want to discover something and be famous.' Embarrassed by my self-centered response, I looked down. At that moment Paul placed his large hand to my shoulder and said, Discover another human being and you will be famous in their life forever. My anxiety evaporated. This simple question helped establish a clear path for my life s work, relationships and contributions. There is not one area of my life where this question hasn't made me a better man. After graduating I spent 22 years with the Gallup Organization serving as its Global Practice Leader for employee engagement. It has been many years since that springtime conversation on the college campus. I have recently read What Would Jesus Ask? This book has fundamentally changed how I interact with my family, friends, and clients. Thank you so much for this incredible research and insight. Everyone I know is being touched by your work.' Curt is the coauthor of the book: First Break All the Rules (Simon & Schuster, 1999) which has sold three million copies. His next book will show how great business managers create a workplace culture that treats employees with kindness, and respects their dignity as human beings. He currently consults with business and organizational leaders on selection, on the development of talent, and on changing workplace culture. He lives in Denver with his wife, Tammy, and three children, Katie, Claire, and Clayton. --Curt Coffman

'Thank you for pouring a half a century of experience and counseling success into this work. Your first book, How to Help a Friend, stirred in my heart a desire to become a counselor twenty-five years ago. Now, What Would Jesus Ask? serves as a guide to depths that glorify God and guarantee his partnership.' Bill Mahnke, M.S., Director of the Watercup Counseling Service, Redmond, Oregon. This is a non-profit ministry that serves Central Oregon residents with professional, Christian counseling at substantially reduced rates. 'Jesus is the water. We are the cup.' --Bill Mahnke, M.S.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Little Door
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0970152213
• ISBN 13: 9780970152213
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 212