When social upheaval and spiritual darkness gripped the 60s and 70s, it birthed a riveting collection of 19 true stories that will captivate your soul and rekindle your faith.
“Becoming Jesus People: True Stories of How Love Broke Through in the Jesus People Movement” by Riley Taylor and Carissa Gobble takes you on an extraordinary ride through the lives of young individuals who found themselves in Eugene, Oregon, at a place called Liberation House. These are firsthand accounts of personal encounters with Jesus that will warm your heart, astound your mind, make you laugh, and most importantly, stir your faith.
Experience the Jesus Revolution Through The Eyes Of Those That Lived It
Imagine running from the draft, seeking solace in the Sahara Desert, or contemplating suicide—these are just a glimpse into the diverse paths these individuals traveled before encountering Jesus. Each story begins from a different corner of the U.S., but the common thread is a search for spiritual meaning and true love.
From racial tensions to psychedelic experiences, and from questioning inherited religious beliefs to facing the aftermath of a rock festival gone wrong, witness how God, with an intimate touch, led each one to the revelation that Jesus was what they were searching for all along.
Get to Know the Jesus People Movement a Little Deeper
Co-author Riley Taylor, a leader at Liberation House, shares his own conversion tale with story. Read the story of the house founder Dan Purkey and as you pore through each page, witness the living God breaking through desolation, bringing light to the darkest corners, and igniting hope where it seemed lost. This book is both a glimpse into a rich past and a testament to the enduring power of love and faith in Jesus.
