Encountering the Master Carpenter

Discover how the Carpenter from Nazareth still builds the faith of those who follow Him.

In 14 short easy-to-read devotional vignettes, you’ll explore various encounters between the Lord Jesus, His disciples and the people in the towns and villages around them. You’ll witness the transformation of twelve common, ordinary men as Jesus builds them into the confident, courageous Church Leaders that turned the world upside down. Discover how Jesus wants to build into your life those same Christian principles.

Let your imagination take you back in time, on an exciting journey through the Gospels.

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An excellent resource for any Christian
who desires to grow in their faith.

Experience the thoughts and emotions of the people He encountered, carefully woven through the Biblical events. Discover anew the thrilling adventures they faced and the life-changing power in the messages those events revealed. These compelling, true-life stories will deepen your understanding of the Christian life, inspire you to grow in your faith, and encourage you to walk closer with your Lord.


“Wow! Such an engaging, thought provoking, and faith building book to read! The author has used his storytelling skill to expound the biblical narratives into a contemporary setting. He makes the bible come to life.” Andrew Koh

“The powerful messages in these devotions can speak to the heart and shine light on Scripture that we may sometimes miss when we read the Bible. Each devotion is short enough to read through in a few minutes but will leave you with thoughts to contemplate throughout the day. I highly recommend this book.” Author, Barbara Latta

“God has used this author to present 14 stories from the four gospels in a colorful easy to understand way that will be a blessing to anyone who will read and apply these truths to their lives. Each of the scriptural vignettes are described in fleshed-out descriptions, adding a bit of imagination, that gives greater understanding of the passage. I’ve studied the Bible and taught Sunday school for decades, but after reading this book, I feel like I’ve gained deeper understanding of various details that leads to a greater grasp of the important truths to be found there.” Sandra Julian Barker

“Brad has a unique and insightful perspective that comes through with a clarity usually not seen in these types of stories. His writings have set me on a new course in my Christian endeavors to learn about Jesus and His disciples. His ability to tell a story brings new light to the characters that are highlighted. I find his writings draw me in and hold my attention from beginning to the end. Read and enjoy.” Stephen H Dallas


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or Bible Study Group.

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With a unique blend of storytelling and Bible exposition, author Brad Simon has shared God’s Word for over forty-five years, encouraging Christians to experience life with God more deeply. He is a retired Master Jeweler and relies on the God-given creativity that won him national and international jewelry design awards to craft Biblical and Life Stories in an engaging, thought-provoking manner.