Jesus and the Howling Monster!

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>I think most children are frightened of monsters! I happened to be reading a familiar children's story and unbeknownst to me one character turned into the green-eyed monster because of her jealousy. For weeks after that my three-year-old granddaughter Brielle was frightened of monsters. She saw them under the bed or in a dark closet or at night when the lights were turned off. I thought about Jesus' encounter with Legion as told in two of the Gospels. And I adapted the story of Jesus arriving in Gentile country and encountering Legion who frightened everyone around him. Scripture says he howled and was chained to a rock. </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Legion tells the children that he is a monster in order to keep them away. He can't always control himself and doesn't want to hurt anyone.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Jesus talks compassionately with Legion something he had rarely experienced. ln the course of their conversation Jesus heals the man and asked him to be released from his chains. And following his interaction with Jesus and healing Legion is able lo return to society in a peaceful manner.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The artist Bob Holloway is a renowned artist throughout the Midwest and in even broader circles. This is his first picture children's book and mine and we are eager to share this compelling story with you and your children! - Stephen Jones</span></p>