Face To Face With God by Jim Maxim

by Jim Maxim

God Loves Us When We Deserve It the Least Jim Maxim's gripping true story is proof that miracles do happen–and that victories are won through God's power no matter what odds are against you. And the odds were stacked high against Jim... Addicted to alcohol and habitual user of drugs Oppressed by demons Battling feelings of worthlessness Teetering on the edge of death after a violent car accident But God had wonderful plans for his life. While Jim was unconscious in the hospital after his car accident, Jesus appeared to him and offered him love, forgiveness, and the power to overcome any obstacle. Nobody–absolutely nobody–is beyond God's reach. You, too, can receive His love, power, hope, and purpose for living, no matter what dark times you are going through. Discover the power of God's all–conquering love in your life.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living

Mass Market Paperback

First published May 31, 2011

Reviews

[Christy Trever · Rating 4 out of 5]

Face to Face with God by Jim Maxim is the story of one man's life-changing encounter with God. Jim was living life on his terms and partying every chance he got, drinking, doing drugs and living on the wild side. One night while driving drunk, he got into a terrible car accident that nearly killed him and left him with over 300 stitches in his face. His mother, a lifelong Christian, got down on her knees after hearing of the accident and begged God to save him, to save his vision, his life, and his soul. While unconscious, Jim had a vision of the two demons that had control of his life: alcohol and drugs, and asked Jesus to save him from them. The Jim who woke up was not the same Jim who was in the accident; his first words to his mother were of his salvation. While his family rejoiced, his friends insisted that he was just confused after the accident, but Jim never wavered from his new life. The story follows him through the Marines and into his married life. Maxim is a man on fire for the Lord, and he wants to share the joy and peace he has experienced with readers. Unfortunately Maxim is unsure if his audience is new/non-believers or more established Christians, and so the voice bounces from encouraging people to accept Jesus as their personal Savior to encouraging people to help others find Jesus for themselves. He includes the salvation prayer at least five times, which can cause readers to begin to skim. Maxim has a powerful story, not just of his initial salvation, but of the people with whom he has shared the Gospel, but the book is uneven in tone. Maxim is completely sincere and honest in his love for God, and that will help readers make it over the rough spots.

[Diane Holm · Rating 4 out of 5]

When we read “brush with death” encounters it can open ones eyes to the will to survive. Often there is an experience of a religious nature and a definite change of life’s choices. I enjoyed Jim’s account and his story of survival.

However, once the details of the accident and relevant recovery experience are shared, the writing shifts to “sermonizing” and “preaching”.

I was expecting a more detailed account of the changes and how they have shaped the life of the author.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful Testimony of how God can take someone from Drugs, Alcohol and a devastating car accident after their face was almost ripped off, meet them on the operating table during surgery and change their life forever.

[Honey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved how this ordinary guy met God when he was in great danger and went about telling others about Him.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book will help you to take the next step in growing your relationship with God. It was awesome! A fast read, inspiring, and extremely motivating.

[Billi Richardson]

Inspirational story. Heard him speak in person and that was even better!

[Rodney Robinson]

I finally finished! It has been awhile since getting back to this book. Great personal experiences shared by the author and challenges you to have a closer walk with God. Good book!