Modern Sacrifices

For many of us, it is hard to relate to Jesus' life or other stories in the Bible because we live in a different world than they did. This book is a narrative description of Jesus' life, set in a modern day setting, in attempt to relate to our savior's life and the huge sacrifice he made for us. This book is not meant to rewrite the Bible, but to retell the biggest event in the history of mankind in order to help people understand the magnitude of it. Mary and Joseph are high school students living a modest and obedient life as followers of God. They are ridiculed for their God-fearing reputations, while their peers are partying and promoting promiscuous behavior. After two years at a community college, Mary and Joseph embark on a mission trip around the world, rebuilding houses torn down by destruction of war. While on their trip, Mary finds herself sick and is scared that she might have a disease that is plaguing the area. Then she gets the confirmed diagnosis: she is pregnant...