Amazon Jesus Is No Joke Jesus Is No Joke Autographed by Author Category:  Spirituality Publisher: Level Head Publishing ISBN-10:  0615190057 Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 188 Copyright: March 2008 ISBN-13: 9780615190051 The true story of a skeptic of "holy encounters" who changes their perspective in an instant with their own four encounters, including visits to both Heaven and Hell! Jesus Is No Joke (JINJ): A True Story of an Unlikely Witness Who Saw Jesus.   This is the true story of four unexpected journeys with Jesus, which led Hollis deep into the reality of His Presence among us today. Being a paranormal researcher and author, Hollis was still a skeptic of reported encounters and visions of Jesus--only to change her entire perspective in an instant! Also, read about her visits to both Heaven and Hell and her miracle healing of an incurable disorder she endured for 12 years! (5 Star Book Review from Midwest Book Review) Excerpt So, I’m standing there in this fenced-in dumpster area connected to the side of my parents’ home, wondering why I’m there, when I saw a man walking my way off in the misty distance. By the size and stature of the man, he looked much like our family friend, Quincy, so I tried to rationalize to myself that I must be at my folks’ house for that basketball rematch we planned on. I had so much fun that day. I was really looking forward to getting the chance to hang out with family and friends, which seemed to happen only when holidays came. The man continued to approach me walking through misty clouds that seemed to hang low to the surface of the ground he walked on. As the man got closer to me, something inside me told me that my perception was way wrong. A tickling sensation in my stomach began to resonate, and I put my face in my hands in disbelief as he approached, and my realization grew stronger. I felt silly somehow, and at the time, placing my face in my hands was my usual manner when I was in disbelief or got stumped on something, not that I’m silly any longer (Look at that, I could hardly keep a straight face even typing that just now.). Okay, so it’s something I still might do if I feel the urge. It’s kind of like the smack to the forehead you see done in cartoons, but that would hurt too much, so my face in my hands works better for me. So, again, there I stood, near some non-existent dumpsters, when this man finally reached me and walked into the fenced area. His halt was with ease, as he stopped to begin to speak with me. “Hello,” the man said in a friendly sort of way, almost as if he were going to talk about the weather in the next sentence. I still had my head down, was rubbing my forehead, and slightly looking his way, when I responded with an equally friendly, “Hello.” I stood there thinking over and over in my head, This isn’t happening; this just can’t be who I think it is. I know my mannerism was somewhat childish, and I don’t think the man took offense, but with a kidding yet urgent tone he called my bluff on my reactions. My eyes were still covered with one hand, but I felt him lean my way ever so slightly and ask, “Do you know who I am?” My heart was quivering in my chest now, as it battled my mind in allowing what was evident to be acknowledged. I somehow sputtered out, “Ye–ye–yes.” I felt the presence of this man stand more upright as He spoke, “If you knew who I was, you would not hesitate to say it.” Well, that prompted me to take my hand off my eyes and gradually look His way. As my eyes rose from the ground, there stood a man who I recognized without even seeing Him clearly in the distance, Someone my heart had already known was coming my way — and was now before me! I saw the silhouette of a man with shoulder length hair that seemed to have a life of its own, moving to an unseen wind, but dancing like light rays off the sun. He had on a full-length, billowing white robe that stretched down past His feet. His face — well I don’t remember seeing His face. I was looking in the vicinity of His face, but to say I outright saw it I cannot do, because I don’t recall it. His hands were at His sides, as He waited for my response, which didn’t take long, I can assure you. But something happened in my saying His Name that later surprised me. I responded, “Y–y–you’re Jesus.”

Midwest Book Review-5 STARS!!!
A raw outpouring of pure emotion from someone who is hardly a member of the clergy - "Jesus is No Joke: A True Story of an Unlikely Witness Who Saw Jesus" is the tale of Heidi Hollis and her religious experience after one random nap – which revolutionized her life and changed it forever. She explains what she saw and pours out real, true emotion – with little political motivation that one so often hears from the ordained clergy. An inspiring and encouraging tale for spiritual people, "Jesus is No Joke: A True Story of an Unlikely Witness Who Saw Jesus" is a must for community library spirituality and Christian studies collections.

James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief ~Midwest Book Review

Pure Inspiration Magazine
I am the editor and co-founder of a spiritual magazine, Pure Inspiration, so what I do day in and day out is read books, articles, and other materials pertaining to spiritual matters. Much of what I receive is, frankly, not of great interest to me. Having said that, I recently received Heidi Hollis' book, Jesus Is No Joke, and began to read it. It was so good that I took it home and read the entire book within a day or two. Heidi's writing style simply drew me in -- it's natural, refreshingly "real," and enthusiastic. Best of all, she has something to say. Her encounters with Jesus were riveting and inspiring and they conveyed, above all, the feeling of Jesus' reality. Heidi writes from her heart, her soul, and after reading this book, I felt that I knew her, appreciated her, and admired her courage. A must-read for those who seek the Light.

Robert Becker/Editor, Pure Inspiration Magazine~May 15th, 2008