A Spark  
Flashing in the night,
A piece of nothing on fire
Can set worlds ablaze.

My name is J. B. Shepherd, and this website is the home for my writings. As the world darkens, my passion is to reflect the light of Christ as brightly as possible. My words, in themselves, amount to pieces of nothing. But when the Spirit of God ignites the truth about Christ through them—lives can change! My prayer is that God would shine forth in our generation more and more. If you’re hungry to see the Lord’s glory, I trust you will find my writing—both fiction and nonfiction—to be a great encouragement.

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Anger of the King is a treasure young readers and Christian families love to discover.

When Adam sides with his grandfather against the king, he hopes to find the approval for which he yearns. Instead, he faces betrayal and the whip of slavery. Desperate, he undertakes a dangerous mission, hoping to regain the king’s favor, not only for himself but also for Mount Eirene, his home. Meanwhile, Keeda warriors ravage his people’s fields, a dragon plots to overthrow the city, and the life or death of all rests in the hands of one man.

Can Adam find answers in the King's Stones before it’s too late? Will the prophet’s dying prediction be fulfilled? Can Mount Eirene survive the anger of the king?

Anger of the King is an allegorical novel for young people (and the young at heart), portraying in a captivating way the message of reconciliation with God. Many readers have delighted to see Bible truths come alive and often comment that they recognize their own struggles in the adventures of young Adam.


See more at AngeroftheKing.com



Throughout history, God has changed the world in response to prayer.

Hear Them Pray explores several key prayers in the Bible, including moments in the stories of Abraham, Moses, Hannah, and David. Each chapter puts the reader in the shoes of real men and women, making their experiences with God—both their agonies and their triumphs—come alive.

There is a great need for people of prayer in our generation, and this book was written for those who want to stand in that gap. J. B. Shepherd combines storytelling with heart-to-heart exhortation, not only inspiring but also providing concrete action points so that you too—like those who have gone before—can change the world through prayer.

“If you’re finding prayer to be hard and results to be less than expected—
but you want greater faith (Matt 15:28)
to keep on praying even bigger prayers (John 15:7)—
I believe this book is for you.”
(Book introduction)


Download the Study Guide for free pages with application questions for each chapter and suggestions for using Hear Them Pray in a group study. I personally think you’ll get far more out of the book by taking time to reflect. If you’d prefer a fancier booklet format for a Sunday School class or other larger group, write to me, and I’d be glad to provide that as well.