Books by Don Davis

The Innkeeper’s Bench is the life of Jesus Christ as seen by Zebulon, the innkeeper of Bethlehem. He can often be found sitting on his favorite bench overlooking the town square of Bethlehem There he contemplates what he has seen.Zebulon met a desperate young couple during a Roman census. Over the next thirty years he followed the life of the Child born that night. He became more than just an observer. His friendship with Jesus allowed Zebulon to become a participant in the climatic events of the most important day since Creation.The Innkeeper’s Bench is historic, scripturally-based fiction. Questions between Scriptural anchor points are given answers. Scriptural order is carefully followed while the narrative presents events as they could have happened to give explanation and contemporaneous context. The people that we meet are portrayed as real flesh and blood. Jesus, while divine, lives like a normal young man, up to the point of crucifixion. This story is intended to encourage those who read it and understand that we do have a Savior who understands us and we follow ordinary people who accomplished extraordinary things.In all things, God and His Son Jesus Christ are to be honored. Don Davis is a former officer in the U.S. Army. He is a retired engineer. Mr. Davis has taught adult Sunday School with the Bible Methodist for more than 45 years. 

RALPH'S JOURNEY, a fascinating and riveting adventure novel that offers social commentary and political opinions while dispensing philosophical advice, is written in the tradition of "Oklahoma Tough" by Ron Padgett and "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton. It chronicles the life of Angel Raphael Johnson (AKA Ralph Johnson) from the time he is born in remote, rural Oklahoma through his young adulthood as he becomes associated with organized crime figures in Tulsa. It follows him as he leaves town one step ahead of the police and travels to California and Oregon. This is a forceful and enchanting book about a rebellious young man with violent tendencies and his exploits on the outskirts of the law. Characters include bootleggers, mafia figures, police investigators, and adult mentors. In the end, it is a story about how redemption is possible if a young person can accept mentoring and make the right choices in life. This gripping story is an absolute must read for all fans of a tale well told.

Eastern spirituality has exerted considerable influence on the fields of counselling and psychology through the use of mindfulness-based practices. This book serves as a practical introduction to integrating mindfulness-based practices in therapy.