Jesus Likes You! New Book!

Hear what others think and grab your own copy!

Apr 01, 2024

I’m so excited to announce the release of my first book, Jesus Likes You: Fifty Words for Stronger Faith. It is a book of Fifty short devotionals based on beloved Scriptures with which most Christians are familiar. These are excellent for morning or evening devotionals, prompts for prayer time, or to give away to discouraged individuals who need to be blessed. I want to share what some early readers have written about this project!

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John's words will point you to Jesus." - Jim Martin

"If you are looking for a devotional guide that is brief, but helpful, I encourage you to look at this book by John Dobbs. Each devotional is short, to the point, and connects with life. Each one includes a brief story or example which makes these truths so relatable. Each page is rooted in the Bible, but also very connected to everyday life. As I read through these devotionals, I could almost hear John’s voice. His words are warm, inviting, and full of hope. Reading these pages could be a wonderful way to begin or end your day. John's words will point you to Jesus." - Jim Martin, currently Vice President Harding School of Theology, Memphis, Tennessee

“These brief and insightful reflections express the wisdom and lived experience of a disciple of Jesus…” - John Mark Hicks

“These brief and insightful reflections express the wisdom and lived experience of a disciple of Jesus who has grieved deeply and lived a full life of joy. These devotionals express life’s hurts and delights as well as providing helpful and practical guidance for more fully leaning into God’s love for us. I love the primary and profound point John Dobbs drills home in so many ways: Jesus likes you!" - John Mark Hicks, author of Transforming Encounters: Baptism, Assembly, and the Lord’s Supper

Yes, Jesus loves us. But he also likes us. - Warren Baldwin

John Dobbs has been a source of encouragement to many people for years through his preaching and his positive presence on Facebook. He now extends his influence through his book, Jesus Likes You. It is sadly ironic that in an age of so many social media friends, many people feel lonely and disconnected. John shows how Jesus wants to reach those people and have a relationship with them. Yes, Jesus loves us. But he also likes us. - Warren Baldwin, author of Charging Grizzlies, Rude Neighbors & More Gems from Proverbs. Warren is also the minister of the Ulysses, Kansas Church of Christ.

“Brief reflections, big encouragement! Jesus Likes You!” - Will Norrid

“In these simple, thoughtful devotionals, Dobbs invites us to see the bigger reality through his personal reflections. Great encouragement here! Jesus Likes You is full of real life moments of reflection and encouragement. Dobbs sees Jesus in daily life, as well as in the pages of Scripture, and his vision is filled with beauty and grace.” - Will Norrid, minister and local newspaper columnist, Dresden, TN

“If you want to be encouraged, uplifted, or draw closer to God, read this book” - Scott Elliott

“John Dobbs has a pastor's heart and it comes through on every page of this wonderful collection of devotionals. If you want to be encouraged, uplifted, or draw closer to God, read this book.” -Scott Elliott, Minister, LaGrange, Texas

“A simple, yet quite effective guide for faith!” - Matt Springfield

“We all spend time searching for the right words. In this work, John Dobbs offers a word and commentary for each devotion. A word to ponder, pray, and practice. A simple, yet quite effective guide for faith!" - Matt Springfield, Preacher, Nichols St Church of Christ - Bay City, TX

“Reading a chapter feels like how I imagine it would be to sit down for a coffee with John…” - Richard Myerscough

“I’m about 10% through John’s book but I think I can safely say that this is a great read. John writes with such easy warmth - no mean feat - and a straightforward look of compassion into the reader’s eyes. It’s not feigning friendship, it’s enacting it. Reading a chapter feels like how I imagine it would be to sit down for a coffee with John, buddy to buddy, a conversation that would be laced with gentle counsel and honest encouragement to keep looking to the Lord, keep following the Saviour. Bravo, John.” - Richard Myerscough, author of The Waiting Country and Minister of Pontefract Congregational Church, West Yorkshire, UK.

“If you like to read encouraging, faith-strengthening messages that you can start and finish in 5 minutes, this 50-chapter book is up your alley.” - Richard May

“John Dobbs is a LONG time friend. We share a common history in Vicksburg, he is a graduate of my alma mater, and a preacher buddy. He became a hero for many as a connection for relief and deliverer of Hope when Katrina hit his community of Pascagoula. He was a grief companion for us when Brad passed, having lost his own son, John Robert, at 18. Jesus Likes You is his latest book. It became available on April 1, so he had to convince us that his announcement wasn't a joke. And it wasn't. If you like to read encouraging, faith-strengthening messages that you can start and finish in 5 minutes, this 50-chapter book is up your alley. You can read a sample on Amazon. Then order your own copy.” - Richard and Jeanna Lynn May’s wonderful ministry is Hooked On Marriage.