Live Like Jesus: Discover the Power and Impact of Your True Identity

by Putty Putman, Robby Dawkins (Foreword)

Rising Vineyard Leader Unlocks the Supernatural Kingdom Promises of Romans 6-8

Many believers live with a gnawing sense that there must be more to the Christian life than what they're living. They stumble around with a deep sense of discontent or resignation, struggling to see how their faith is applicable, exciting, or even visible in their lives.
What if the answer is that there is more to the gospel than we imagined?

With bold honesty and fresh biblical insight, pastor and speaker Putty Putman reveals that the secret to a vibrant life of more is found not in what you do, but in who you are.

Through the Holy Spirit, we are not just forgiven, but made new. This new identity makes possible a thrilling life of impact, adventure, blessing, and true freedom--a life, like Jesus' own, that is connected to and empowered by a God who is, and does, more than we ever imagined.

Genres: Self Help, Christianity

208 pages, Paperback

Published November 7, 2017

About the author

Putty Putman, Ph.D., is the founding director of the School of Kingdom Ministry in Urbana, Illinois. He also serves in leadership roles on both the preaching and the executive teams at the Vineyard Church of Central Illinois. He lives with his wife, Brittany, and three children in Urbana. Learn more at www.schoolofkingdomministry.com.

Reviews

[Madeline · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have quite a problem with this book, and I recommend exercising caution before reading it. I only read it because a friend asked me to, and I ended up skipping the last two chapters because I couldn't take anymore.

There are many theological problems with this book, and I found some of the material to be rather dangerous. Here are some ideas that Putman proposes (which I took objection to):

1) We no longer have a sin nature, nor do we battle against our flesh or our sinful desires; rather, sinning comes from a wrong mindset about the world (Chapter 5)

2) The concept of forgiveness implies a completely broken relationship, but because God maintained a relationship with pre-Law sinners (such as Adam and Eve, Noah, and Abraham), forgiveness for sin was not required until God gave the Law (Chapter 7; pgs. 121-122, 123, 125)

3) God never intended to give the Law. It was a compromise with the Israelites, who didn't want the kind of relationship with God that God wanted with them. The Law was a poor man's substitute for what could have been a wonderful relationship; an unfortunate compromise (Chapter 7; pg. 123)

4) Because Christ lives in us, we can think God's thoughts alongside our thoughts and share in God's omnipotence. In fact, we are gods (Chapter 9; pgs. 159, 161, 164-165, 166-169) (I found this to be blasphemous and dangerous teaching. I'm not exaggerating nor paraphrasing Putman's words, either. On page 169 Putman writes, "Jesus says those who received the Word of God are gods. Not even sons of God, but gods themselves" (original emphasis).)

These are only brief summaries of some unorthodox ideas Live Like Jesus proposes. I also believe they can be countered by applying Scripture properly:

1a.) According to Putman's theology, Eve desired to eat of the forbidden fruit because her mindset was changed ("Oh, eating this fruit seems like a good thing!"). Therefore, since we are dead to sin (meaning we no longer deal with a sin nature, nor is there sin inside of us), our sinful desires and actions do not come from a sinful nature, but from a wrong mindset (a mindset "partially in truth and error" (109)). But I do not think sinning is desirable before I sin. I do not stop and think, "Gee, it seems like a good idea to tell this fellow to jump off a cliff." I don't have a "wrong" mindset that makes me think doing this is a desirable thing; rather, I say it because I am sinful. Eve was perfect, unlike me. Because she was made in the image of God, she was given the ability to choose - to choose between right and wrong. She had the capacity for rational thought and decision making. Satan was able to persuade her precisely because she was not an automaton, but a human made in the image of God with an independent will and elevated mind.

1b.) Similarly, the argument against a (current) sinful nature also falls apart upon further explanation. Putman utilizes Ephesians 6:12 to declare that we do not wrestle against ourselves. Where does he draw this idea from? The beginning of the verse, where Paul writes "For we do not battle against flesh and blood". We do not battle against ourselves, Putman says. Later on, Putman focuses on Galatians 5:16-25 - a rather lengthy passage that explains what the fruit of the flesh and the fruit of the spirit are. Christians, the author declares, have erroneously drawn from this passage that the flesh being discussed is our flesh. But Paul never uses the term "our flesh". "When," Putman asks, "did 'the flesh' become 'our flesh'? (115)" There are two problems here. Firstly, Paul does explicitly write of a battle between the flesh and the spirit. Galatians 5:17 declares, "For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish (emphasis added)." This implies a conflict - a conflict within myself. This does not make sense if Paul is talking about an unbeliever. Secondly, Paul never uses the term "our flesh" in Ephesians 6:12. Yet Putman declares that scripture obviously means we do not war against our flesh. But how can the term "flesh" mean "our flesh" here in the Ephesians passage (when Putman wants it to), but not the Galatians passage? How can you say that one can be interpreted as "our flesh" and the other cannot, when the word "our" is not mentioned in either scripture?

2) God did not maintain a relationship with Adam, Eve, or Abraham because of who they were, but because of who He is. God chose to show them mercy and to still pursue a relationship with Man because He is a merciful God. His mercy in the face of sin does not mean the sin is ignored, condoned, or even atoned (before Christ). Would anyone argue that what Adam and Eve did, or what Abraham did (lying twice about his relationship with Sarah) was good, or not sinful? Would anyone argue that it did not require forgiveness from God? Putman writes that forgiveness is only necessary when a relationship is completely broken, and Man's relationship with God was not completely broken until the moment when the Law was given (pg. 122, 123). This is nonsensical.

3) God always intended to give the Israelites the Law. He knew everything that would happen before he made the world. The author ignores passages like Exodus 19:5-6, Galatians 3:19, and Acts 15:10 which clearly state the purpose of the Law: to set Israel apart from the other nations, and it showed the Israelites that they needed Someone greater than themselves (and the Law) to remove their sin. As Paul tells us in Romans 7:8-12, the problem was not the Law: the problem was people. God didn't have to quickly create the Law because the Israelites stubbornly refused to have the kind of relationship he wanted with them (a relationship which Putman does not explain). The Law was not a hatched together back-up plan.

4) The author writes that when Paul told the Corinthian church that they were being "merely human" (1 Cor. 3:4), he was trying to get them to realize that they were more than human. This leads into Putman's declaration that Christians can be gods. Put in context, however, the true meaning of this passage is clear: the Corinthians are exhibiting signs of worldliness through their sectarianism. Paul is reproaching them for behaving like the world and not like Christ (1 Cor. 3:1-4). The idea that "we are gods" that Putman proposes comes from his interpretation of John 10:33-36, where Jesus tells the Jews they cannot be angry at Him for declaring Himself "the Son of God" when the Father calls men "gods" (Psalm 82:6). The word "god" used in Psalm 82:6 means "mighty ones" and is used to describe the judges of the Israelites. It does not mean "deified". The Jews had no problem with mere men "to whom the Word of God came" (John 10:35) being referred to this way, but they took issue with Jesus (who was "sanctified by the Father" (v. 36)) referring to himself as "the Son of God". This is because, unlike the word used in Psalm 82:6, the term "the Son of God" (which the Jews would have recognized as a messianic title) implied oneness with God's nature - in other words, being God Himself (John 1:1; Hebrews 1:7). Omnipotence is a characteristic of God, not humanity. We cannot think God's thoughts (Isaiah 40:13, 55:8-9), and it is blasphemous to say we can.

Though I believe Putty Putman's intent in writing Live Like Jesus was good, I think it will end up harming, rather than edifying, the body of Christ.

[Rebecca Ray · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a DNF. I kept going back to it, and then finally decided at page 140 that I couldn't read any more. It just felt too heretical.

[Maddie Brafford · Rating 4 out of 5]

We studied this all year with my mentors, and it reshaped how I think about my identity. It challenged the idea of constantly identifying as a “sinner saved by grace” and instead emphasized living from the truth that Christ actually lives in us. It shifted my perspective away from striving and toward understanding who we already are in Him.

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

Putty Putman, AKA "Heart-throb" Rob Putman (okay, maybe just Rob Putman, I don't know), was finishing up his Ph.D. in theoretical physics at the University of Illinois when the reality of the Holy Spirit came rushing into his life. Today. he is the founding director of the School of Kingdom Ministry (SoKM) in Urbana, Illinois, as well as serving in leadership roles in preaching and executive teams for the Vineyard Church of Central Illinois. He wrote  Living Like Jesus: Discovering the Power & Impact of Your True Identity  to help Christian's experience more fully the presence of the Kingdom of God in our midst, and the experience of forgiveness, righteousness, and authority Christ offers as we share in his Divine Presence and are transformed into His likeness.

Putman aims at enlarging our vision of the gospel of Jesus (chapter 1). In chapter 2 he describes the gospel he thought he knew—Jesus the sin sacrifice for humanity. He acknowledges that this is part of the gospel, but he posits that this doesn't give us a full picture of the life in the New Covenant which Jesus ushered in.  In chapter 3, he examines how the Fall (Genesis 3) turned humans into broken image bearers, caused our loss of dominion (because we handed it over to Satan), and broke our relationship with God (61-62).  Chapter 4 discusses how the problems present in the Fall were addressed in Jesus (our identity and authority restored, and we now live with Christ in us.

These first four chapters, provide kind of the theoretical framework for what follows. In chapters 5 through 7, Putnam describes how the gospel transforms us: makes us new, gives us a new nature,  and forgives us and frees us from the demands of 'the law.' In chapter 8, Putnam explores the reality of the Kingdom of God as a demonstration of God's power, made evident primarily through signs, wonders and the driving out demons. In chapter 9 through 10, he encourages us to walk in the reality of Christ living in us, transforming us into his likeness, us living from this new center, and bringing God's presence with us wherever we go.

There are a number of things about this book I want to commend. First off, one of the ways Charismatic Christians challenge me, in a good way, is to be expectant about seeing God's supernatural activity in this world, now. Putnam, expects God to act in his life. He expects Christ's presence to transform a believer's life. This kind of expectancy is really good. Secondly, I think Putnam names the problem of a too narrow definition of the gospel (e.g., sin management and getting into heaven when you die), and posits a bigger, more expansive vision of what life in Christ is like—a lifestyle characterized by Christ's righteousness, Christ's authority, and Christ's divine presence. There is something inspiring about that! Third, I think Putnam's emphasis on our transformation into Christ's likeness is profoundly right. Fourth, there is a missional awareness in Putnam's writing of how we carry Christ's presence to the world. This is all very good.

Nevertheless, I had some issues with the book. While I applaud Putnam's widening of the gospel, from a Shekinah-Pie-in-the-Sky-when-you-die promise to something more expansive and transformative, he doesn't interact with much biblical scholarship, some of which would have sharpened his case. For example, N.T. Wright, Matthew Bates, Scot McKnight, Dallas Willard have all wrote important books widening our understanding of what the gospel is. The only one of these guys referenced is Scot McKnight, briefly, in a Christianity Today article (not The King Jesus Gospel or a Fellowship of Differents). These scholars would sharpen his vision of the New Covenant we are called to live in. In fact, Putnam's book is almost wholly lacking in any substantive references.  His biblical languages references are Thayer's Lexicon, Strong's, and The Blue Letter Bible, with no more recent or comprehensive scholarship in biblical languages, theology, or biblical studies. There are 5 good quotes from church fathers on page 168, though, sp I guess that's something.

Also, I find it problematic that he prioritizes signs and wonders, and deliverance as 'the Kingdom of God.' Clearly these are meant as signs of the kingdom which demonstrate God's authority, but by seeing them as the central, and fundamental demonstration of the Kingdom (in opposition to Satan), Putnam spiritualizes and depoliticizes the kingdom language of the Gospels (Gospel is also political language in the first century, but not covered here). He calls on Christians to pray for healing (which I do), but social concern seems to take a back seat to these more otherworldly, supernatural demonstrations of power. He does eventually get to social transformation:

The Kingdom is bigger than healing, deliverance, or prophecy. It  includes financial breakthrough and social equality. It involves people growing in the wisdom of God and finding innovative solutions to the problems of society. It includes people coming into relationship with Jesus and broken familes and relationships made whole. (154).

But while the end result may be social change, "The first link in the chain is the miraculous, and the miraculous is meant to be woven through all facets of the Kindom of God, redefining our world" (154). Perhaps, but Jesus wasn't crucified for healing the blind and the lame. He was crucified for chasing the money lenders out of the temple, for challenging the status quo, and unsettling the powerful from their thrones. There is a political dimension to the Gospel of the Kingdom that is under-represented here.

Thirdly,  I am occasionally troubled by the direction Putnam goes with his theology. For example, he argues that the Law (Torah) was not God's original intent for Israel but was given to them as an afterthought when the Exodus community was too afraid to approach God (Ex 20):

The Israelites asked for a different relationship from what God intended. They basically told Moses, "We don't want to be priests. We want you to be priests. we want you  to be the priest. We don't want direct access to God. We want something between God and us to protect us because He's scarey" (125).

So, according to Putnam, God gave Israel Torah as a concession and it was not part of his intent. The Law brought wrath and Israel now needed a redeemer because the Law introduced the notion of keeping score (128). If you follow the logic, Putnam makes it sound like the cross because of a necessity because of something God did, and not fundamentally because of God's plan for human redemption. This is antinomian and it problematizes Jewish spirituality. Jesus came not to abolish the law but fulfill it (Matthew 5: 17). I can't follow Putnam too far down the road.

Fourthly, I simply don't buy every charismatic experience that Putnam describes in this book. It is not that I don't think that God can't or does not heal. But when Putnam describes how he felt his vertebrae come apart while he was playing with his daughter, and was healed at the moment he thought: Jesus lives in me, I call B.S. (Bible Study) on his whole anecdote (170). This sounds too Word of Faith-ish for my tastes.

So while I liked elements of this book, I still found enough that bothered me. In the end, I could only give this a middle of the road review, three stars. - ★★★

Notice of material connection: I received a copy of this book from Chosen Books in exchange for my honest review

[Liz · Rating 1 out of 5]

I really wanted to love this book. The description sounds great. It makes it seem like this book is full of insight and will empower Christians to live full and vibrant lives in Christ.But there's a big problem. This book is not based on solid doctrine. There are  instances where the author presents ideas that are completely against what the Bible says and other ideas that are questionable.

The first one that caused me to reread and make sure I understood properly what the author was saying was in chapter 5. Putman asserts that we no longer have a sin nature or battle against our sinful desires or our flesh. Instead, he says that sin comes from a wrong mindset about the world. Putman uses the first part of Ephesians 6:12, "For we do not battle agains flesh and blood" to support this argument. The first problem with this is that he's picking and choosing which parts of scripture to use in his arguments. If you look at the full verse you'll see that this isn't about our sin nature but about our battle agains evil in the world. This full verse says, "For we do not wrestle agains flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." Big difference in the meaning when you look at the full verse.

The most blasphemous and dangerous idea is presented in chapter 9 on page 169 where Putman writes, "Jesus says those who received the Word of God are gods. Not even sons of God, but gods themselves." (original emphasis) He says that because Christ lives in us, we can think God's thoughts alongside our thoughts and share in God's omnipotence.

Whoa! That's some scary theology being written. And Isaiah 55:8-9 directly contradicts Putman's assertions, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."

And just in case you need some reassurance that this is still true after Jesus' death and resurrection paid our sin debt, let's look at Romans 9:20-21, "But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what's molded say to its molder, 'Why have you made me like this?' Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use?"

I would advise staying away from this book. I don't know that the author has bad intentions but his interpretation of scripture and the misleading quotes from the Bible make me question is knowledge of proper theology.

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really challenged my thinking about what it means to be a CHristian, but in a very good way. I now have come to recognize the truth of Jesus's life inside me and how I am not the failing CHristian I have so often seen myself as. I am Jesus living inside me. He already accomplished what I couldn't. I am a redeemed child of God and I have the strength of the resurrected Christ abiding in my body. I highly recommend this book. I got the opportunity hear this man preach a while back and he is a captivating speaker.

[Lydia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Explores the central story and themes of the Bible with the object of asking some simple questions to help the reader explore their faith and relationship with God.

"How satisfied are you with your Christian experience? Does it satisfy you, or do you feel like you are going through the motions? Do you feel content or frustrated? Fulfilled or lacking? ... Is your faith everything to you that it seems like it should be?"(p.18)

And this is just from the opening chapter! Essentially the big question becomes: What would your life look like if Jesus were living in your everyday shoes, and what is holding you back?

In many ways, a good portion of this book felt like a lot of familiar territory, however, the end chapters and a recent sermon given by Dr. Putman (Nurturing a Secret History with God series, "Solitude and Silence" 4-19-2020) made the point of the book come alive for me. During the sermon, Dr. Putman mentioned how refreshed he feels walking through the woods of a nearby park and he was praising God for this when he felt Jesus say "What makes you think you are the one enjoying these trees?" and he realized that the Holy Spirit in him was refreshed by the trees. This story really helped it "click" for me how God is passionate about the things we are passionate about. Even if that isn't the thing that is going to start world peace or save the world from doom (spoiler, He already took care of both of those and much more!). So it's not just "okay" to be where God has put you, it's where He needs you to tend to His creation around you, being His hands and feet following His heart with your own.

Content notes: No issues that I remember, biblical stories are mentioned, and some personal stories are recounted, which sometimes include bad situations and spiritual warfare, but tend to be dramatic not graphic and end in the miraculous.

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is not so much about living like Jesus, as one might expect. Instead, it is largely a journey of deconstructing what we understand of Christianity from a western, American evangelical perspective, to build it back up again into a fuller understanding of what the Gospel really means and implies. "Rather than beat our fists against the problems we now see, I am going to take us through a process of reexamining our approach." It turns out that this is the majority of the book (8 out of 12 chapters), which was also the primary effect I experienced in reading Putman’s book, for which I was very appreciative.

In Chapter 2 “The Gospel I Thought I Knew,” Putman lays out four common (yet incomplete) baseline points of understanding of the Gospel, summarized here:
1. Sin cuts us off from relationship with God.
2. The only way to pay the price for sin is to die.
3. Jesus came to die for our sins.
4. When we place faith in Jesus, His payment is applied to us, and we go to heaven when we die.

Putman graciously and methodically pokes holes in these statements (which are all true), expands their scope, and then elaborates on their full meaning as well as what they fail to address in a true complete vision of the Gospel. (i.e. what Christ's resurrection means) In a sense, I was ashamed that my experiences in Christianity were narrowed down close to these trite statements, but was grateful that Putman could relate to my own upbringing and perspective.

I’d definitely recommend this book to any professing Christian. For newer Christians, he’ll fully quote relevant passages and break them down for understanding. For older Christians, he’ll fully quote a passage, break it down, and help reframe its meaning (or utter confusion) with clarifying remarks. I’m grateful for the journey Putman shares with us in his own rediscovery of the Gospel.

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Fresh and Complete Look at the Gospel

I was very interested to read Live Like Jesus: Discover the Power & Impact of Your True Identity by Putty Putman. I am always eager to read books that will encourage my spiritual growth. Live Like Jesus is far more than just another spiritual growth book. It is a fresh perspective on what the Christian life is about, including understanding that Jesus' work on the Cross affects more, far more, than our salvation.
Live Like Jesus guides readers to view the Gospel with fresh eyes. Not adding to or leaving out anything of the Gospel message, Live Like Jesus zooms in and captures the fine details of what the Gospel is about, a complete picture that examines every aspect of the Gospel as a whole, rather than in parts. Readers also learn what it means to have a new nature: our identity, destiny and relationship with God.
Live Like Jesus urges readers to live with freedom and become connected in far deeper relationship with God. The result is a life so dynamic, so vibrant, so thrilling; a life that is defined by solid, absolute truth found in God's Word. Not by experience or expectations, removing any questions regarding our identity, destiny or relationship with God.
I am pleased to highly recommend Live Like Jesus: Discover the Power & Impact of Your True Identity by Putty Putman.

*I received a copy of Live Like Jesus: Discover the Power & Impact of Your True Identity from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. The opinion stated is my own. I have not been compensated in any way.*

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCELLENT

Wow, I don't know where to begin. I am acquainted with Putty Putman through his School of Kingdom Ministry as well as his visits to our church. He is an amazing speaker and now I find his capabilities to express his passion for the gospel and put it in print to be on point! Putty takes the bible, the gospels, the teachings of Jesus and brings them into a perspective that not only makes complete sense, but brings you into a deeper understanding and closer relationship with Jesus. Which is the whole point! He does it!
Putty is highly intelligent and analytical thinker. You can tell he has read the bible with intense scrutiny and what developed from his study was mind-blowing insight. I can't count how many times my mind was blown throughout this book! It's fascinating, enlightening, informative, eye-opening...a must read, period.

[Sconesy Cider · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found the first four chapters of this book convicting but also confusing. Wasn’t until chapter 5 that I fully understood what Putty was actually saying. The perspective he brings is refreshing and empowering. The section about Sharing God’ attributes was pretty confusing and I didn’t find his perspective convincing. Also I found the last few chapters a little redundant but overall I enjoyed the book. This book has definitely built up my faith and confidence about the finished work of Christ and strengthen my identity in Him.

[Jessie Mattis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so eye-opening, inspiring, and biblical. I think I underlined more than I didn’t underline as I read through it. It was meaty, but still accessible. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who feels a little stagnant in their faith or else thinks they have Christianity “all figured out.” Be prepared to use your brain, your Bible, and start seeing old ideas from new perspectives! :)

[Jonathan Tapia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read

Wow,wow, wow. I've read books on identity but this has stirred me to new levels. It has humbled me and I have taken on fresh revelation and perspective in my identity and.authority that I have IN CHRIST. Amazing book.

[Erica Miske · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite teachers. Putty is wise and his book is grounded in truth. I love how his mind works and he’s constantly encouraging me to dig deeper with his insight!

[Tiffany Yarbrough · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read

Life chAnging read. I recommend this book to anyone who has ever doubted God's purpose for you. Opens your eyes to do many possibilities.

[Gary · Rating 1 out of 5]

Putty Putnam's book, Live Like Jesus, has already proven to be a theological disaster but none worse than his description of the "Gospel" he preached to a group of "unreached indigenous people" in Mexico. First, he praises the tribal group whom he described as being "complete with witchdoctors" for being a "deeply spiritual people who are in touch with the spirit world" and said his people could "learn from you". He then goes on to say that "God sees us and loves us", "Don't we all go the wrong way sometimes?", and that Jesus "showed us the true way to live". No discussion of sin, Hell, or displeasing God. He described Jesus' miracles and then said, "Then He died". That's it. No mention of the cross, a substitutionary death, a payment for sin, and no mention of OUR guilt in sending Him to the cross. He says He "came back to life" but because of that "He does not have to have a body". Putty said Jesus can now "live in our hearts" and "makes us what we are supposed to be". "To prove that all this is true", Putty challenged himself, "I'm going to heal the sick here." No Bible verses, no cross, no sin, no bodily resurrection of Christ, only his promise to heal people. He said he healed everyone except for "one boy who had an extreme palsy" (in other words, probably the only one with a visible, real illness whose healing would be obvious). Avoid this teaching! #forhereticalresearchonly

[Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Putty's approach to biblical theology is life-changing and radically different.

I've already bought two copies to give away, and I'm about to buy another to loan (since I can't bear to loan out my own copy!).

[John Esker Jr. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A refreshing look at what it means to be saved from sin. Putty takes time to unpack the Scriptures, giving a more robust look at what it means to be in Christ and have Christ in us; the power of God at work in us and through us.

I only wish there was more input from other biblical scholars in the book to add more credibility to Putty’s arguments. Perhaps this is something he might consider in a second edition? Otherwise, great read and wonderfully inspiring.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Timothy]

Literally the best book on Jesus and the good news after the gospel... Read with an open heart and change your life.