The Miracle of Kindness

The Miracle of Kindness Changing the world one act at a time by James R. Kok, author of 90% of Helping Is Just Showing Up! Followers of Jesus, commonly called Christians, have a very specific responsibility seven days a week. In every aspect of our lives we are expected to be helping answer Jesus' prayer that His will be done here on earth. Our work is a contribution to making this world a better place.

So we have these four strategic tools that will change your life—the serious ambassador of goodwill needs each of them. They will turn the average pleasant person into an effective helper of others: "Showing Up", coming to the person with concern in your heart; Doling out our experiences cautiously and tentatively, the courtesy of respecting another's need to talk; the risky venture we call "Naming the elephant" that can open doors into the depths of another's heart in surprising way; and Prayer, that indispensable ingredient that changes things so positively by connecting to God. The Miracle of Kindness will change you for the better as soon as you read chapter one. The change will be easy, gentle, natural and beneficial to everyone you meet.

Endorsements: Jim Kok has made "Care and Kindness" a central theme in his influential ministry and this book makes it clear why we should all be grateful for that. In a world regularly torn apart by unkind and uncaring acts—both big and small—we need the wisdom contained in this book with its practical guidance, inspiring examples, and profound reflections on the compassion of God. In writing this book, Jim Kok has himself performed a wonderful deed of care and kindness!" – Dr. Richard J. Mouw, President and Professor of Christian Philosophy, Fuller Theological Seminary

“This book will guide you to greatness—through living the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. Make sure you’re not missing the point of your life—read this book!” – Billy and Franklin Graham

James R. Kok has been a pastor for over forty years. He is the director of Care Ministry at the Crystal Cathedra, Garden Grove, California, where he founded the annual Conference on Care and Kindness. He has trained hundreds of pastors in his Clinical Pastoral Education programs. Scores of laypeople at the Crystal Cathedral and other congregations thank him for steering them into correct attitudes and actions in showing care and kindness.

Dr. Kok is the author of five other books, including his most recent perspectives on growing older: There is No such Thing as Over the Hill. His best know book, 90% of Helping is Just Showing Up, has been used as the theme of the Care and Kindness Conference.