His Face Like Mine
Finding God’s Love in Our Wounds

A beautifully written and integrated take on the simplicity and goodness of believing in Jesus, the Man who suffers with and for us. Russell Joyce beautifully reflects on the importance and beauty of our wounds, the strength of our scars, and the glory that pours forth in this, and how Jesus reflect......more

I always love to read how God can use our own stories to reveal truths for others. Russell’s journey through his physical scars and the scars of church planting in New York City help us find our own strength through our own scars. Chapters 4 and 6 were especially impactful to me. Great read!......more

Born with a rare craniofacial disorder called Goldenhar syndrome, the left side of Joyce’s face and parts of his body were badly broken. He lost track of the number of reparative surgeries he had to endure as doctors attempted to rebuild a left ear or create a jaw bone from a piece of transplanted r......more

This was a solid Christian nonfiction read, full of personal anecdotes and the truth of the love of God. Joyce clearly has an appreciation for authors like Lewis and Nouwen and this shines through his own writing. I thought his stories were shared with authenticity, and more than once, I shed a tear......more

I think everyone longs for wholeness, and maybe none more than those who are physically broken. Author Russell Joyce was born with a rare disorder, which, even after multiple surgeries, did not erase the effects of the condition. That is the say, he carried his wounds on his face and hid them inside......more