On the Way with Jesus

The reader of On The Way With Jesus, based upon the gospel lessons for Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary, will appreciate the creative and descriptive writing style of April Yamasaki. Her passion and celebration for the craft of sharing the word shines through every message of this collection. Her love of God's word and the people to whom it is preached is evident in the pages of this book.

April Yamasaki is an ordained minister with 25 years of ministry experience as the lead pastor of a mid-size, multi-staff church. She is now Resident Author with Valley CrossWay Church, which is a liturgical worship community in Abbotsford, B. C., and the Editor of Purpose, which is a monthly magazine featuring stories of everyday inspiration. She writes on spiritual growth and Christian living online and in print, including her two websites: www.aprilyamasaki.com and www. WhenYouWorkfortheChurch.com. Her book publications include Ordinary Time with Jesus which is a collection of sermons; Sacred Pauses: Spiritual Practices for Personal Renewal; and Four Gifts: Seeking Self-Care for Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength. Connect with her on Facebook and Twitter @SacredPauses.