Joseph
founded Forward Edge International in 1983. The worldwide relief and
development organization has mobilized volunteers to construct
orphanages, provide health care to thousands, rebuild villages,
repair homes, serve the homeless, build permanent homes and help
rebuilt communities.
How he
got to that point in his life is quite a story. Joseph is the son of
a five time congressman. Joseph shares his experiences growing up in
New Jersey with his twin brother. Smaller than his brother, he
always had a bit of an inferiority complex. Their father died
shortly after Joseph graduated from high school. Uncertain, he
traveled to Europe, did college, then Europe again. Always
searching, he and others drove across the U. S. He lived in Maui,
then lived in communes. Still searching, he traveled to Tibet and
India, visited a Tibetan Buddhist monastery and trekked to the Mount
Everest Base Camp.
When his
visa expired his brother flew him home. What a shock to find that
his entire family has become Christians while he was gone. At his
brother's urging, Joseph began reading the Bible. He eventually got
saved and began working with Gospel Outreach. After a time he
received a vision for mobilizing volunteers. Forward Edge was born.
Joseph
believes in the power of story and his is a good one. He did what so
many did in the 70s, searching for life's meaning in all the wrong places.
Many baby boomers will identify with his experiences. They will also
be introduced to the gospel as Joseph realized and shares his need for Jesus.
You can see more about Joseph's ministry at www.forwardedge.org/.
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copies of this book, go to www.messageinabody.com.
I
received a complimentary copy of this book from a publicist for the
purpose of this review.
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