A testimony from the book, Leap of Faith
“A lady of about middle age entered the shop, restless, nervous, obviously ill and in need. She asked for an interesting book, ‘One that will grip.’ While being served, she said with disgust, ‘Religion! Are all these books religious? I don’t want religious stuff. I’m ill and bordering on a nervous breakdown. My life is in a mess. I cannot sleep. I must drown myself in something arresting— Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie or the like!’
“‘I, too, have been ill,’ came the answer, ‘and have known sorrow and grief. I, too, have read Sherlock Holmes, but he didn’t help!’
“‘Oh, did any special author help you?’ asked the customer. “Taking up the Gospel of John in magazine format, I said, ‘Jesus helped me. If you are heavy-laden, He is the Burden-bearer. If you have sorrow, He will give you joy. If you are in darkness, He is the Light of the world. If you have sinned, God will forgive you because Jesus died.’