See Him. Understand Him. Encounter Him.
Books on the life of Jesus, for anyone who has ever longed to look into His face, hear His voice, and walk beside Him.
JesusThen and Now
A 40-Day Immersive Journey Into the Life of Jesus
Have you ever longed to see the Lord as they did, to look into His face, hear His voice, and walk beside Him?
An invitation to move beyond simply knowing the Gospel stories: to behold the Person within them, enter the scenes, understand their wonder and meaning, and respond through prayer and reflection. For anyone who longs to know Jesus more deeply, and anyone simply curious about who He is.
“Do you know what Jesus smelled like?”Wayne Cooper · Founder, Writers in the Spirit
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“As soon as I started reading Jesus—Then and Now, the awareness of His Presence surrounded my soul. Margaret Montreuil writes with the Spirit’s ‘aliveness’ and His anointing, drawing us into the story.”Cathy HargettFounder, Highway to Zion Ministries
Step into the life of Jesus
Novels that put you inside the Gospel events, and books that help you stay there in prayer.
Have you ever wished you could have been there?
Most books about Jesus explain Him. These let you stand in the crowd, close enough to hear Him breathe.
Not a study. A story.
You are inside the Gospel events with the people who lived them, seeing what they saw and hearing what they heard.
Jesus, as a person.
In-your-face, terribly humorous, wild, unpredictable, fierce and gentle, undeniably present. Margaret’s own words for the Jesus she has come to know.
Written from decades of prayer.
Years of meditating on the humanity of Jesus in the Gospels, and ten years in leadership at a ministry of silent prayer retreats and spiritual formation.
Plan a spiritual encounter or a retreat for your group or church
“Come away, my beloved” is a word from Jesus. Spending time on retreat is so good for us. It is the wisest investment we can make. Here is a sampling of themes to consider for your group:
- The Joy of Listening to God — meant for every believer
- Learning to Notice and Reflect — seeing what is sacred in ordinary life
- Embracing the Mystery of God — the power of paradox helps us to see
- “I Call You My Friends” — let Jesus be Himself with you
- God with Us — meditating on the humanity of Jesus
- The Prayer of Quiet — learning to be still with the Good Shepherd
- Prayer and Art — windows to heaven
- How to Cultivate the Fire in Your Heart — making a covenant with God
Writing brings me wonder and great joy
An insatiable desire to intimately know God drew me to meditate for many years on the humanity of Jesus as depicted in the Gospel stories of His life. From this well of inspiration my greatest joy is to tell others what I glean.
Early on, I prayed using my imagination with Scripture as a way to see and experience the Lord. I learned later it is a “contemplative” way to pray. In 1986, God surprised me with the revelation of Divine Romance, which is the reason He created us.
In 1990, I joined a Christian ministry that offered silent prayer retreats and spiritual formation courses, where I learned and grew while also serving in leadership for ten years. God also led me to embrace the Hebrew roots of Christianity, and my support of Israel has been as much a love relationship with the land as it is an understanding of God’s heart for His people.
— Margaret Montreuil
What readers say
“No one writes with greater insight on the intimacy we have available in Christ than Margaret Montreuil.”Wayne Cooper · Amazon reader review
“Throughout this book, my husband and I were transported back to the time when Jesus walked the earth.… The book helped us sense his heart as he connected with the people around him.”M. CarmelAmazon reader review · God in Sandals
“I’ve been a Christian for more than 40 years. I study my Bible and pray a lot, but I didn’t realize what was possible. This book has transformed my relationship with Jesus.… I can’t stop crying for joy these days.”A reader in MinnesotaThe Art of Loving God
“Margaret Montreuil is a master at bringing you right into the mind and life of the person speaking. Riveting book!”Candi D.Amazon verified-purchase review · His Kingdom Come
“I think everyone who wants to know about Jesus should read this book. I think this would apply to people who know Jesus as Savior, and also for people who are wondering about ‘who this Jesus is.’”Bonnie JulianAmazon reader review · God in Sandals
Before you begin
What is coming next?
Jesus—Then and Now: A 40-Day Immersive Journey Into the Life of Jesus is coming soon in print and eBook, with a Spanish edition planned. Have you ever longed to see the Lord as they did, to look into His face, hear His voice, and walk beside Him? See Him. Understand Him. Encounter Him.
Which book should I start with?
Start with God in Sandals, the novel about the life of Jesus. His Kingdom Come continues the story into the years after the resurrection. The Art of Loving God is the one to read when you want to go deeper into your own prayer and creative life, and Writing from the Fire Within brings prayer and writing together. Jesus—Then and Now is a forty-day journey through the life of Jesus, coming soon.
Are these novels or devotionals?
Both. God in Sandals and His Kingdom Come are biblical novels: historical fiction grounded in the Gospels, told through the people who knew Jesus. The Art of Loving God and Jesus—Then and Now are for reflection, prayer, and entering the Gospel scenes yourself.
Is there an audiobook?
God in Sandals is also a dramatic audio production, narrated by Mark Rosenwinkel, running eleven hours and fifty-four minutes. It is available to stream or download, and on MP3 CD.
What happens on one of your retreats?
A retreat or spiritual encounter is built around one theme for your group or church, drawn from listening prayer, contemplative prayer, and meditating on the humanity of Jesus. There are eight themes to choose from, and Margaret will shape the time around what your group needs most.
How do I book Margaret for our group?
Email her directly at [email protected] with your group, your dates, and the theme you are drawn to. She will come back to you to talk it through.
“Come away, my beloved”
is a word from Jesus
Whether that begins with a book on your nightstand or a weekend away with your group, the invitation is the same one it has always been.
Shining God’s light and love with words