Imagine a life where you achieve more by doing less, focusing on what truly matters and letting go of the rest. "The 80/20 Rule for Life - How to Focus on What Truly Matters" is a guide to applying the powerful 80/20 principle to your personal and professional life, helping you identify and concentrate on the 20% of activities that yield 80% of your desired outcomes. This book reveals how to streamline your priorities, enhance your productivity, and cultivate a life filled with purpose and...

The sermon story, In His Steps, or "What Would Jesus Do?" was first written in the winter of 1896, and read by the author, a chapter at a time, to his Sunday evening congregation in the Central Congregational Church, Topeka, Kansas. It was then printed as a serial in The Advance (Chicago), and its reception by the readers of that paper was such that the publishers of The Advance made arrangements for its appearance in book form. It was their desire, in which the author heartily joined, tha...

In "The High Calling," Charles Monroe Sheldon presents a compelling narrative that interweaves themes of faith, purpose, and social responsibility within the context of early 20th-century America. This inspirational work is characterized by its engaging prose and didactic tone, inviting readers to consider the essence of true Christian living through the lives of its characters. The book serves as both a novel and a moral guide, encouraging individuals to seek a higher calling in their dai...

"In His Steps" is a classic of Christian literature whose premise centers on the idea of emulating Christ in one's everyday life. When faced with the challenges of everyday life the book suggests that one should ask oneself, "What would Jesus do?" This simple maxim creates a profound way of looking at life and both the common and morally challenging dilemmas that one might face in life. By asking how would Jesus respond in a particular situation an individual can hope to gain a greater ins...

"I'm out of a job, sir, and thought maybe you might put me in the way of getting something.""I don't know of anything. Jobs are scarce—" replied the minister, beginning to shut the door slowly."I didn't know but you might perhaps be able to give me a line to the city railway or the superintendent of the shops, or something," continued the young man, shifting his faded hat from one hand to the other nervously.

"All the World" (1919) takes place in the aftermath of the Great War. The soldiers are back but they are struggling to settle down again, and so are the women who worked so hard during the war as well. One Sunday, after Dr. Ward's sermon, something happens that will turn the life in his town upside down.

Stuart Duncan arrives home from college to find the workers in his father's mine on the brink of a strike. Leading the strike is Stuart's boyhood friend, Eric Vassal. Will they be estranged by the opposing forces? Or can they learn to work together as Stuart learns the true meaning of being His Brother's Keeper?

The Great War is over and the soldier boys are back home, but some of them just can't settle down again. Neither can the girls who helped out both on the foreign and the home front. Dr. Ward notices, but doesn't know how to help until one Sunday after his sermon, when something happens to change the lives of many in their town.

Having simultaneously received letters of call from two different churches, Philip Strong must choose, balancing head, heart, and God's calling. - Summary by David Gore

In the bustling city of Raymond, a young minister named Henry Maxwell grapples with the challenges of his faith and the complexities of modern society. As he navigates the divide between his spiritual beliefs and the realities of urban life, Maxwell's journey takes him through moments of doubt, triumph, and profound self-discovery. Through his interactions with a diverse cast of characters, including a wealthy industrialist, a struggling artist, and a disillusioned social worker, Maxwell c...

In the quaint town of Raymond, a tragedy strikes, leaving a young boy orphaned and alone. As the community grapples with the loss, two brothers, Philip and Harry Sterling, find themselves at a crossroads. Philip, the elder, is a successful businessman, while Harry is a struggling artist. Despite their differences, they are bound by a deep love for their brother's son, Edward. As they navigate the complexities of raising a child together, they discover the true meaning of family, sacrifice,...

**OVER 30 MILLION COPIES SOLDThe one question that changed everything--"What would Jesus do?"**When Rev. Henry Maxwell asked the members of his small church to pledge not to do anything, whether significant or mundane, without first asking themselves the question "What would Jesus do?" he had no idea what the next year would bring. Neither did those who agreed to this seemingly easy task. One by one, their lives would change. But what they never anticipated was how their en...