{"product_id":"the-friends-of-jesus-9781501143113","title":"The Friends of Jesus","description":"\u003cb\u003eAmerica's favorite inspirational novelist and #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author paints vividly realized portraits of six of Jesus' closest friends and companions, bringing biblical truths to life in this captivating continuation of her Life-Changing Bible Story series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn our everyday lives, friends are the people whom we spend the most time with, go through struggles with, and who know us best. Each of Jesus' friends--Peter, John, Matthew, Judas, Mary Magdalene, and Lazarus--traveled with Jesus and were part of His daily ministry, and each has a compelling story to tell. There were some who would question or doubt Him...and one would even betray Him. Kingsbury brings these fascinating personalities to life in ways that will not only help bring you closer to the truths found in Scripture, but also to Christ. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy combining valuable, instructive Bible study with compelling, insightful character sketches of Jesus' companions, Kingsbury provides you with a deeper understanding of the scriptural teachings featuring these fascinating people. Emotionally powerful, thought-provoking, and soulful, \u003ci\u003eThe Friends of Jesus\u003c\/i\u003e will help you to appreciate the Bible and understand how it applies to your relationships with the most important people in your life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKaren Kingsbury, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling novelist, is America's favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development as major motion pictures. Karen recently opened her own film company called Kingsbury Productions. The company's first theatrical movie, \u003ci\u003eSomeone Like You\u003c\/i\u003e, is considered one of the most anticipated movies of the year. For more information visit SomeoneLikeYou.movie. Also, the first three seasons of Karen's Baxter Family books are now an original series called The Baxters on Prime Video. Karen and her husband, Donald, live in Tennessee near their children and grandchildren.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Howard Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50643421004050,"sku":"9781501143113","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_18611167-39c7-4361-81a7-4be13bcfe8da.jpg?v=1733085341","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-friends-of-jesus-9781501143113","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}