Reflections on Grace, Meaning, and Companionship.
Every life is a story, and every story has something to teach us about faith, grace, purpose, and the God who walks with us through it all. The books collected here are reflections from my own journey—stories, observations, lessons learned, and timeless truths discovered along the way. Some will make you think. Others may encourage you, challenge you, or help you see the ordinary moments of life through a different lens. My hope is that these pages will help you pause, reflect, and perhaps discover a little more meaning in your own story.
Sorting Out What Matters Most
“When I wrote If I Should Die Before I Live, I pictured people who found themselves in between things. People asking, What now? or What next? Or, How am I doin’? Maybe souls that felt stuck in a day they didn’t expect and certainly wouldn’t choose. People who wonder if their story still matters, and if so, how?
As a pastor, radio storyteller, and life coach, I’ve spent years helping people pay attention to life. That means noticing the small “insignificants,” the quiet details, the ordinary moments that can slip past a body in twenty-four hours without a second thought.
This book is my way of sitting with you on the front porch of my own life and asking, “You wanna look at life together?” My prayer is that reading it will help you see again the beauty, the hope, and the calling of a lifetime. The truth is that the life God gives us is fleeting, and slips through our fingers like sand slipping through the top of an hourglass, one moment at a time. Sorting out what matters most in that lifetime … has eternal consequences.
KJ
Reflections on Grace Hiding in Plain Sight
What if the clearest reflection of grace is found in the ordinary moments we’re most likely to overlook?
In Soul Mirrors: Reflections on Grace Hiding in Plain Sight, I invite readers to experience and rediscover God’s presence in the small, sacred details of everyday life.
Through honest reflections on grace and faith I take a look at how faith grows not in grand gestures, but in quiet moments—as we choose to listen, forgive, notice, and remember. You may catch glimpses of your own journey; the
familiar hopes, unspoken prayers, and quiet moments when God was nearer than you perhaps knew.
Whether you’re navigating seasons of uncertainty, longing for some peaceful purpose, or simply trying to make sense of life’s pace, these reflections will help you find meaning in the mess and grace in the cracks.
Encouragement on Days Where There Are No Words
At some point in almost every life, the path becomes steeper than expected.No announcement that it’s coming. No clear reason for the sudden incline. And no visible clue as to when the journey will level out. Life sometimes asks more of us than we expect.
The Unexpected Steep is a book of stories and reflections shaped by ordinary days, Scripture encountered along the way, and not-so-simple faith lived one step at a time. It is not about fixing what is broken or suddenly finding clarity. It is about learning to walk attentively, noticing where we are. Encouragement for those who find themselves on a lonely stretch of life they did not choose, wondering what this part of the journey is asking of them, and longing to know that God is present in places they never planned to be.
KJ
What readers say…
The author is gifted. There are some books that you read for amusement, some books that you read to learn new things, some books that you read for help, some books help you look into yourself to help you gain self perspective, and as a Christian sometimes, you just want to see the beauty of the Lord working in the lives of others. I really think that this author is able to do all of these things, but the main purpose is to make the reader stop, think, observe, and then invite you to peer into your own heart to take stock of who you are, where you see yourself, challenge you to observe the little things around you and how you react to them; and then he invites you to grow.”
“Ken Jones knows three things well:
The compassion and power of God.
The depth of pain and heights of joy in life.
The crafting of a story that makes sense of both.
This is a great read for anyone asking all the right questions in a time that feels all wrong.”“I love this book! I bought a second copy and sent it to my mom and she loves it too. Ken is a master story teller, it is a gift from God. He has been blessed with such insight and wisdom. Thank you Ken for being such a faithful servant and sharing the things God has blessed you with. I look forward to reading your other books.”
“I wholeheartedly recommend getting this book, If I Should Die Before I Live. The book has encouraged me to reflect on the depth of living God wants for us. The Scriptures in the book are the foundation for the author’s wise reflections. The stories told in the book bring the Biblical insights into clear focus. I hope you read this book to deepen your understanding of God’s design for your full life.”
“This book is sticks with you. Ken Jones delivers deep perspective, truth, and wisdom woven through real life stories. Very meaningful. I find myself thinking about the insights of this book long after I put it down. As the subtitle says, “Sorting out what matters most.”
“This book was such a wonderful read. Genuinely made me excited to read it every day. I read this book in about a month by doing a couple chapters a day. Each story brought new things to think about and ponder. I enjoyed trying to apply things I read to my day to make my faith more active. His observations struck close to home and were often times convicting, ultimately driving me to prayer and thanking and praising God. If you are debating on getting this book….DO IT! You will not be disappointed ☺️ there were heartwarming and heart wrenching stories but all in all it points you to the savior each and every time.”
“My husband and I so enjoy reading this book. Ken is our pastor so we get the double blessing of hearing his thoughts in his own voice. As I read it , I can hear him speaking it in his special way. It really comes from his true life experiences. I recommend it heartily!”
“I received Soul Mirrors as a Christmas gift. I have read all of the books Ken Jones has written. Although I have enjoyed them all, I think this is his best writing. I didn’t read the book straight through. As I read each story I found I wanted to contemplate on the story. The Grace Notes at the end of each story aid in meditating on the subject matter. I hope there will be more books to come..”