Where Love is There God is Also by graf Leo Tolstoy
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This is a story about a cobbler named Martin. After losing his wife and children, he's deeply lonely and feels like his life has lost its purpose. One night, he reads a Gospel story where Jesus says, "I was a stranger, and you took me in." Moved, Martin whispers a prayer that God might visit him the next day.
The Story
The next day, Martin gets to work in his basement shop, watching the world pass by his window. His prayer is answered, but not in the way he expects. Instead of a heavenly vision, three separate people come into his life needing help: an old veteran shoveling snow, a young mother with a sick baby, and a boy caught stealing. Martin simply offers each one warmth, kindness, and a bit of practical aid—a cup of tea, a coat, forgiveness. That evening, feeling his day was ordinary, he reads the Bible again and has a stunning realization about who his visitors truly were.
Why You Should Read It
This story disarmed me. It cuts through so much religious noise and gets to the heart of what matters: seeing and serving the person right in front of you. Tolstoy isn't writing about saints or miracles in the sky. He's writing about a tired old man making tea. The power is in how he reframes the entire idea of a "holy" life, placing it squarely in the middle of our mundane routines. It’s a profound idea delivered with stunning simplicity.
Final Verdict
This is for anyone feeling a bit worn down by the world, or wondering if small acts of kindness even matter. It's for the seeker, the skeptic, and the simply kind-hearted. At under 50 pages, it's a lunch-break read that might just change your entire perspective. Don't expect a complex plot—expect a quiet, powerful nudge to pay better attention to the people around you.
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Ethan Mitchell
3 months agoThis caught my eye instantly and the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. This book will stay with me for a long time.
Brian Robinson
2 months agoHonestly, the clarity of explanations makes revisiting sections worthwhile. An excellent read overall.
Jackson Mitchell
2 months agoAfter spending time with this material, the depth of coverage exceeded my expectations. An impressive piece of work.
Jennifer Carter
3 months agoI didn’t realize how engaging this would be until the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. Absolutely esential reading.