Disciples: Further fresh encounters with familiar Gospel stories

by Mandy Hackland

Twelve ordinary men with families and problems. Townsmen, farmers, fishermen. These were the disciples living their lives, just as we live ours today. But then they met Jesus and their world turned upside down. What happened behind the scenes as they followed him? How did James feel when he accompanied Jesus to Jairus' home? What was Thomas' reaction in the Temple when they had bravely followed Jesus to Jerusalem when the situation was growing increasingly dangerous? So often we think of the disciples as holy men - but they were ordinary people who often did not understand what was happening. Disciples is a fictional account of their personal stories, with the contemporary story weaving between those told by the disciples bringing the Gospel into the current era. Just as the disciples met Jesus, perhaps you too will meet him in a fresh way as they share their journey with you.

144 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 13, 2016

About the author

I began writing poetry in 1993 and have gradually widened the scope of my work to include fiction and non-fiction. All my work is in the Christian genre and includes devotional material, an aid for people who find themselves caring for loved ones with life threatening illness (as I did - how do you cope with such situations?). This book is called Hope through Dark Valleys. Then I am writing a series of novels under the collective title of God's People. The first in the series is Witnesses and the second Disciples. I am busy writing the third book entitled Believers.
The novels are all based on Scripture and I have had such fun writing them. I take a character on the edge of the action and tell specific scenes from their point of view. I then weave in a modern day story which encourages readers to discover the relevance of Scripture in their own lives.
I have been a Christ-follower for about 45 years. I enjoy encouraging others to deepen their own faith and to discover God for themselves.
I live in Johannesburg, close to my family and enjoy reading, bird-watching and spending time in the African bush.
You can follow me on my blog at https://mandyhackland.wordpress.com/ and here on my Goodreads Author page. Look forward to hearing from you. I hope you enjoy the books I write.