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Are You Jesus? We all need to ask ourselves this and answer in a personal way. In a world where people need to see Jesus, so often the only Jesus they will see is through those of us who walk with him. Since Jesus calls us to follow after him, his character and actions should become our character and actions. In Are You Jesus?, award-winning author Joshua A. McClure presents an insightful, powerful portrayal of the effect of Jesus' life upon those who respond to his call to be "set apart" to him. He demonstrates not only why, but how we should merit to be recipients of his commendation in Matthew 25:40, "when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!" "With a pastor's heart and passion, Joshua McClure reaches out to the people of God with a Divine message of eternal Truth. He calls us first to awaken with new vitality to the Spirit's leading. Then, to continue to grow as Christ-followers toward greater maturity and giftedness."-Rev. Dr. Malcolm J. MacKenzie, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Charlestown, RI at Quonochontaug "It was my privilege to read the book Are You Jesus? Pastor McClure writes as one who has walked and is walking with Jesus. It's obvious that he talks not only from the inspiration of the Holy Spirit but also from his close walk with the Lord. His book is biblically sound."-Rev. Dr. Vincent F. Thompson, Jr., Community Baptist Church, Newport, RI Joshua McClure has authored a Christian Learning Library of eight award-winning, highly acclaimed books. His seventh book, On Holy Ground, won the "Religion: Christianity" category of the 2018 International Book Awards. In 2015, he was awarded Doctor of Theology and Doctor of Christian Education degrees by the Evangelical Theological College of Africa, Ibadan, Nigeria. In 2010, he received the First Annual Heroes of Faith Life Achievement Award, by the Rhode Island State Council of Churches. Joshua lives in Bradford, RI, with his wife Ida. They have four children and eight grandchildren.

In the contemporary church, dialogue on holiness is rare or even nonexistent. Yet there can be no conversation of God unless his name is synonymous with his holiness. Nor can there be meaningful discussion about relationship with God unless it includes what his call to be holy means in our lives. Award-winning author Joshua A. McClure's On Holy Ground is an insightful, powerful portrayal of the sovereign God and his effect on those who respond to his call to be "set apart" to him. McClure emphasizes God's appeal to his people "to be holy because I am holy" and presents a question: how can we attain to the holiness God wills for us? God's divine call to holiness is not a physical appeal to a place or station, nor does it have any relation to worldly apparel. Rather, it is being totally devoted to God, set aside for his special use. This book is a must read for all people serious about their God-given life in today's society. "It is obvious as we read McClure's book On Holy Ground that he is being led and fed by God. This book will whet the reader's appetite to better understand his or her need to follow God's dictate to be holy."-Rev. Dr. Vincent F. Thompson, Jr., pastor, Community Baptist Church, Newport, RI "On Holy Ground is a refreshing new take on how the Holy Spirit can lead us to a deeply satisfying life where God is ever present and glory is all around."-Rev. Dr. Clayton A. (Cal) Lord, Jr., pastor, Central Baptist Church, Westerly, RI BioJoshua McClure (BA, Biblical Studies, Barrington College; Certificate of Advanced Theological Studies, Andover Newton Theological School) served for over three decades as the senior pastor of The Pleasant Street Baptist Church in Westerly, Rhode Island, and is a multi-published author. Joshua lives in Bradford, Rhode Island, with his wife, Ida.

In the 27th chapter of the book of Acts, Luke describes how the apostle Paul and his shipmates endure a storm-tossed shipboard voyage to Rome. They commit the ship to the sea and themselves into the hands of God. The ship is broken into pieces-not to destroy them, but to save them, for some reached the safety of shore on planks and debris from the broken ship. They came in on broken pieces. Award-winning author Joshua A. McClure was compelled by a vision from God to share encouraging words with all who desire release from their prisons of despair, to the land of hope and freedom. Here he shares 32 years of transforming messages from The Pleasant Street Baptist Church Pulpit after frequent encounters with a loving, caring God. The sermons collected within these pages are simple, clear, and personal. It is Joshua's hope and prayer that God will use these simple words to resurrect the hearts of those who have been waiting and longing for him. "Joshua conveys God-given, soul-saving words to encourage and ensure we arrive safely on our journey to be with God. Readers will discover how to live with peace and joy in the midst of affliction, pain and loss."--Thomas A. O'Connell, Westerly, RI Historian and Author "On Broken Pieces is a guide to living and dying that will not disappoint."--Ray Uzanas, Author, Odyssey of a Wayward Traveler, True Grits: Tough Times, Tough People BIOAward-winning author of six books, Joshua A, McClure has served as a pastor for 32 years. He was awarded Doctor of Theology and Doctor of Christian Education degrees from Evangelical Theological College of Africa, Ibadan, Nigeria. Joshua also holds a Certificate of Advanced Theological Studies from Andover Newton Theological School.