This book’s plot revolves around the idea of what might
happen if Jesus returned to earth as a carpenter today. How would He impact the lives of those around
him? Whom might he heal?
The little boy in the story has contracted leukemia. As his mother pursues treatment for him, she
comes in contact with several doctors and a carpenter, Kenneth. The doctors do their best to treat him and
Kenneth tells her that her son will be made well if she will only believe. Meanwhile, miracles seem to occur in Kenneth’s
proximity—things that he will not explain.
Despite their relationship with Kenneth, the little boy worsens. Will her faith be rewarded?
The author gives one of his characters an answer as to why
the miracles occur—because God loves you.
However, this raises more questions.
Why was the blind minister healed but not his mentally challenged
son? Does God not love him? The story was interesting, but I found that
the theology left me with questions.
However, the author’s personal story at the end of the book was very
fascinating and made as good reading as his novel did. I enjoyed this book but found it wanting for
some strong theological underpinnings.
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