“The Edge Of His Cloak” Author Kevin Abell on the Genesis of His Book

I recently published a review of Kevin’s book here. You can purchase his book at Amazon.

This is from the Aylmer News Blog:

“In December of 2008, my wife and I had the opportunity to have lunch with one of the young women who used to be a part of our youth group. During our time together, she shared with us that she was struggling with depression.  I left our time together that day feeling both encouraged and conflicted. However, I don’t think I would be way off base in saying that in
our lives, there are people that we are confident in.  This particular young lady was one who I was quite confident in.

(Inspiration for title?) Matthew 14:36- “People brought all their sick to him and begged him to let the sick just touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched him were healed.” Here at Gennesaret, people came from all over the countryside to seek  healing, even just to touch the edge of His cloak.  I couldn’t reconcile why our friend continues to suffer if she really knew Jesus personally. If she came to Him in the same way as the people of Gennesaret, would He help her in any way?

That is how it began.  It began for two reasons.  Firstly, I hope in some way to help our young friend.  Secondly, I needed to work through and reconcile the truth of the Bible with what I saw in front of me.

I have approximately 3 chapters left to go in my next book.  I say, ‘approximately’, because I guess I’m not absolutely sure.  Perhaps I’ll need more in order to bring the topic to a close.  I haven’t set the title in stone, but I am considering calling it, “Authentic Love (In A Superficial World)”

The motivation for that one actually revolves around my children. Many parents do in fact spend a great deal of time teaching their children many things.  Many parents send their kids to some form of martial arts. Many parents enrol their children in music lessons.  Hordes of children take part in competitive sports whether they be hockey, soccer or basketball. We intentionally teach our children many things, but rarely do we intentionally teach them how to love.”

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